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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.89, 11,791.33 and 2,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.89, 11,791.33 and 2,017.50 is: 3,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.89 : 11,791.33 = 2,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.89/11,791.33 = 2,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.89x = 11,791.33 × 2,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.89x = 23,789,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789,008.28/7,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.25

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