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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.03, 11,791.92 and 2,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.03, 11,791.92 and 2,313.56 is: 3,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.03 : 11,791.92 = 2,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.03/11,791.92 = 2,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.03x = 11,791.92 × 2,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.03x = 27,281,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,255.48/7,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.88

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