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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.99, 11,706.36 and 2,540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.99, 11,706.36 and 2,540.49 is: 3,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.99 : 11,706.36 = 2,540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.99/11,706.36 = 2,540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.99x = 11,706.36 × 2,540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.99x = 29,739,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,739,890.52/7,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.37

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