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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.59, 11,701.40 and 2,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.59, 11,701.40 and 2,873.58 is: 4,308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.59 : 11,701.40 = 2,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.59/11,701.40 = 2,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.59x = 11,701.40 × 2,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.59x = 33,624,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,624,894.64/7,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.35

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