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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.35, 11,695.59 and 5,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.35, 11,695.59 and 5,854.28 is: 8,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.35 : 11,695.59 = 5,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.35/11,695.59 = 5,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.35x = 11,695.59 × 5,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.35x = 68,469,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,200.15/7,804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.21

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