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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.20, 11,709.90 and 2,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.20, 11,709.90 and 2,612.08 is: 3,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.20 : 11,709.90 = 2,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.20/11,709.90 = 2,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.20x = 11,709.90 × 2,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.20x = 30,587,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,195.59/7,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.32

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