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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.96, 11,708.94 and 1,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.96, 11,708.94 and 1,962.56 is: 2,943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.96 : 11,708.94 = 1,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.96/11,708.94 = 1,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.96x = 11,708.94 × 1,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.96x = 22,979,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979,497.29/7,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.84

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