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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.89, 11,806.38 and 2,934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.89, 11,806.38 and 2,934.75 is: 4,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.89 : 11,806.38 = 2,934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.89/11,806.38 = 2,934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.89x = 11,806.38 × 2,934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.89x = 34,648,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648,773.71/7,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.14

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