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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.44, 11,795.28 and 2,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.44, 11,795.28 and 2,599.48 is: 3,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.44 : 11,795.28 = 2,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.44/11,795.28 = 2,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.44x = 11,795.28 × 2,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.44x = 30,661,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,661,594.45/7,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.27

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