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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.95, 11,806.43 and 2,676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.95, 11,806.43 and 2,676.83 is: 4,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.95 : 11,806.43 = 2,676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.95/11,806.43 = 2,676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.95x = 11,806.43 × 2,676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.95x = 31,603,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,733.60/7,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.24

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