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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.66, 11,792.52 and 2,595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.66, 11,792.52 and 2,595.45 is: 3,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.66 : 11,792.52 = 2,595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.66/11,792.52 = 2,595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.66x = 11,792.52 × 2,595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.66x = 30,606,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606,896.03/7,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.68

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