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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804, 11,706.01 and 3,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804, 11,706.01 and 3,187 is: 4,780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804 : 11,706.01 = 3,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804/11,706.01 = 3,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804x = 11,706.01 × 3,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804x = 37,307,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,307,061.84/7,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.51

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