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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.74, 11,705.99 and 2,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.74, 11,705.99 and 2,540.24 is: 3,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.74 : 11,705.99 = 2,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.74/11,705.99 = 2,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.74x = 11,705.99 × 2,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.74x = 29,735,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735,952.81/7,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.99

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