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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.44, 11,798.28 and 2,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.44, 11,798.28 and 2,601.48 is: 3,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.44 : 11,798.28 = 2,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.44/11,798.28 = 2,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.44x = 11,798.28 × 2,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.44x = 30,692,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,989.45/7,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.27

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