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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.56, 11,702.90 and 2,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.56, 11,702.90 and 2,608.22 is: 3,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.56 : 11,702.90 = 2,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.56/11,702.90 = 2,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.56x = 11,702.90 × 2,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.56x = 30,523,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,737.84/7,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.51

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