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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.02, 11,791.49 and 2,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.02, 11,791.49 and 2,595.40 is: 3,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.02 : 11,791.49 = 2,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.02/11,791.49 = 2,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.02x = 11,791.49 × 2,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.02x = 30,603,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603,590.69/7,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.58

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