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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.08, 11,707.20 and 3,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.08, 11,707.20 and 3,186 is: 4,779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.08 : 11,707.20 = 3,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.08/11,707.20 = 3,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.08x = 11,707.20 × 3,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.08x = 37,299,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299,139.20/7,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.44

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