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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.23, 11,795.76 and 3,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.23, 11,795.76 and 3,704.76 is: 5,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.23 : 11,795.76 = 3,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.23/11,795.76 = 3,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.23x = 11,795.76 × 3,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.23x = 43,700,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700,459.82/7,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.63

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