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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.79, 11,807.06 and 2,603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.79, 11,807.06 and 2,603.89 is: 3,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.79 : 11,807.06 = 2,603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.79/11,807.06 = 2,603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.79x = 11,807.06 × 2,603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.79x = 30,744,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,285.46/7,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.12

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