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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.66, 11,711.60 and 2,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.66, 11,711.60 and 2,877.74 is: 4,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.66 : 11,711.60 = 2,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.66/11,711.60 = 2,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.66x = 11,711.60 × 2,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.66x = 33,702,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,939.78/7,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.31

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