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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.52, 11,706.83 and 2,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.52, 11,706.83 and 2,540.15 is: 3,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.52 : 11,706.83 = 2,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.52/11,706.83 = 2,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.52x = 11,706.83 × 2,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.52x = 29,737,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737,045.69/7,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.26

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