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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.04, 11,805.48 and 2,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.04, 11,805.48 and 2,676.24 is: 4,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.04 : 11,805.48 = 2,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.04/11,805.48 = 2,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.04x = 11,805.48 × 2,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.04x = 31,594,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594,297.80/7,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.99

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