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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,857.78, 11,783.64 and 2,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,857.78, 11,783.64 and 2,926.30 is: 4,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,857.78 : 11,783.64 = 2,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,857.78/11,783.64 = 2,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,857.78x = 11,783.64 × 2,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,857.78x = 34,482,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,465.73/7,857.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.32

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