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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.58, 11,706.87 and 1,961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.58, 11,706.87 and 1,961.19 is: 2,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.58 : 11,706.87 = 1,961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.58/11,706.87 = 1,961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.58x = 11,706.87 × 1,961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.58x = 22,959,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,396.38/7,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.79

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