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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.84, 11,701.83 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.84, 11,701.83 and 2,607.50 is: 3,910.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.84 : 11,701.83 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.84/11,701.83 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.84x = 11,701.83 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.84x = 30,512,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,521.73/7,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.44

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