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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.14, 11,773.77 and 2,585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.14, 11,773.77 and 2,585.73 is: 3,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.14 : 11,773.77 = 2,585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.14/11,773.77 = 2,585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.14x = 11,773.77 × 2,585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.14x = 30,443,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,790.30/7,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.13

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