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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.93, 11,804.89 and 2,605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.93, 11,804.89 and 2,605.35 is: 3,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.93 : 11,804.89 = 2,605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.93/11,804.89 = 2,605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.93x = 11,804.89 × 2,605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.93x = 30,755,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,755,870.16/7,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.03

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