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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.06, 11,805.59 and 2,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.06, 11,805.59 and 2,604.86 is: 3,907.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.06 : 11,805.59 = 2,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.06/11,805.59 = 2,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.06x = 11,805.59 × 2,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.06x = 30,751,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,751,850.14/7,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.45

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