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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.78, 11,787.05 and 2,310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.78, 11,787.05 and 2,310.30 is: 3,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.78 : 11,787.05 = 2,310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.78/11,787.05 = 2,310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.78x = 11,787.05 × 2,310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.78x = 27,231,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,610.06/7,856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.00

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