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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.80, 11,754.12 and 2,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.80, 11,754.12 and 2,905.24 is: 4,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.80 : 11,754.12 = 2,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.80/11,754.12 = 2,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.80x = 11,754.12 × 2,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.80x = 34,148,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148,539.59/7,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.02

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