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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.86, 11,787.99 and 2,664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.86, 11,787.99 and 2,664.73 is: 3,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.86 : 11,787.99 = 2,664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.86/11,787.99 = 2,664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.86x = 11,787.99 × 2,664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.86x = 31,411,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411,810.59/7,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.99

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