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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.85, 11,789.72 and 2,594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.85, 11,789.72 and 2,594.22 is: 3,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.85 : 11,789.72 = 2,594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.85/11,789.72 = 2,594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.85x = 11,789.72 × 2,594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.85x = 30,585,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585,160.87/7,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.81

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