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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.92, 11,803.40 and 2,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.92, 11,803.40 and 2,604.36 is: 3,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.92 : 11,803.40 = 2,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.92/11,803.40 = 2,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.92x = 11,803.40 × 2,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.92x = 30,740,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740,302.82/7,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.55

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