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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.46, 11,798.43 and 2,601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.46, 11,798.43 and 2,601.11 is: 3,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.46 : 11,798.43 = 2,601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.46/11,798.43 = 2,601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.46x = 11,798.43 × 2,601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.46x = 30,689,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689,034.00/7,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.24

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