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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,873.26, 11,806.29 and 2,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,873.26, 11,806.29 and 2,677.02 is: 4,014.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,873.26 : 11,806.29 = 2,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,873.26/11,806.29 = 2,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,873.26x = 11,806.29 × 2,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,873.26x = 31,605,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,674.46/7,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.31

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