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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.45, 11,713.44 and 2,879.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.45, 11,713.44 and 2,879.03 is: 4,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.45 : 11,713.44 = 2,879.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.45/11,713.44 = 2,879.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.45x = 11,713.44 × 2,879.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.45x = 33,723,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,723,286.60/7,805.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.48

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