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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,836.93, 11,747.15 and 2,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,836.93, 11,747.15 and 2,570.58 is: 3,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,836.93 : 11,747.15 = 2,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,836.93/11,747.15 = 2,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,836.93x = 11,747.15 × 2,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,836.93x = 30,196,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,196,988.85/7,836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.17

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