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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.77, 11,799.75 and 2,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.77, 11,799.75 and 2,670.25 is: 4,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.77 : 11,799.75 = 2,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.77/11,799.75 = 2,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.77x = 11,799.75 × 2,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.77x = 31,508,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508,282.44/7,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.75

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