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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.16, 11,713.86 and 2,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.16, 11,713.86 and 2,879.26 is: 4,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.16 : 11,713.86 = 2,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.16/11,713.86 = 2,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.16x = 11,713.86 × 2,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.16x = 33,727,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727,248.54/7,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.59

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