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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.88, 11,707.32 and 2,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.88, 11,707.32 and 2,610.80 is: 3,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.88 : 11,707.32 = 2,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.88/11,707.32 = 2,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.88x = 11,707.32 × 2,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.88x = 30,565,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565,471.06/7,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.20

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