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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.92, 11,779.59 and 2,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.92, 11,779.59 and 2,586.71 is: 3,880.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.92 : 11,779.59 = 2,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.92/11,779.59 = 2,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.92x = 11,779.59 × 2,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.92x = 30,470,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470,422.40/7,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.64

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