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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.97, 11,702.48 and 2,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.97, 11,702.48 and 2,607.84 is: 3,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.97 : 11,702.48 = 2,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.97/11,702.48 = 2,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.97x = 11,702.48 × 2,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.97x = 30,518,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518,182.40/7,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.60

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