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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.80, 11,707.98 and 2,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.80, 11,707.98 and 2,611.72 is: 3,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.80 : 11,707.98 = 2,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.80/11,707.98 = 2,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.80x = 11,707.98 × 2,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.80x = 30,577,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577,965.53/7,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.34

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