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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.57, 11,705.39 and 3,125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.57, 11,705.39 and 3,125.67 is: 4,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.57 : 11,705.39 = 3,125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.57/11,705.39 = 3,125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.57x = 11,705.39 × 3,125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.57x = 36,587,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,587,170.73/7,803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.52

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