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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,808.93, 11,710.34 and 2,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,808.93, 11,710.34 and 2,542.67 is: 3,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,808.93 : 11,710.34 = 2,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,808.93/11,710.34 = 2,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,808.93x = 11,710.34 × 2,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,808.93x = 29,775,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,458.94/7,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.00

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