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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.19, 11,707.38 and 2,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.19, 11,707.38 and 2,537.49 is: 3,806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.19 : 11,707.38 = 2,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.19/11,707.38 = 2,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.19x = 11,707.38 × 2,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.19x = 29,707,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707,359.68/7,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.59

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