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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803, 11,704.89 and 2,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803, 11,704.89 and 2,609.28 is: 3,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803 : 11,704.89 = 2,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803/11,704.89 = 2,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803x = 11,704.89 × 2,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803x = 30,541,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,541,335.38/7,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.05

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