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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.28, 11,706.53 and 2,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.28, 11,706.53 and 2,610.16 is: 3,915.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.28 : 11,706.53 = 2,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.28/11,706.53 = 2,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.28x = 11,706.53 × 2,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.28x = 30,555,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,874.03/7,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.27

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