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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.67, 11,806.02 and 2,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.67, 11,806.02 and 2,606.10 is: 3,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.67 : 11,806.02 = 2,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.67/11,806.02 = 2,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.67x = 11,806.02 × 2,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.67x = 30,767,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767,668.72/7,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.16

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