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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.36, 11,799.69 and 2,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.36, 11,799.69 and 2,673.02 is: 4,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.36 : 11,799.69 = 2,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.36/11,799.69 = 2,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.36x = 11,799.69 × 2,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.36x = 31,540,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540,748.37/7,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.56

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