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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,869.83, 11,806.79 and 3,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,869.83, 11,806.79 and 3,486.25 is: 5,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869.83 : 11,806.79 = 3,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869.83/11,806.79 = 3,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869.83x = 11,806.79 × 3,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869.83x = 41,161,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161,362.36/7,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.27

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