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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.59, 11,804.10 and 2,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.59, 11,804.10 and 2,673.25 is: 4,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.59 : 11,804.10 = 2,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.59/11,804.10 = 2,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.59x = 11,804.10 × 2,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.59x = 31,555,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,310.33/7,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.29

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