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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.98, 11,811.03 and 2,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.98, 11,811.03 and 2,610.02 is: 3,914.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.98 : 11,811.03 = 2,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.98/11,811.03 = 2,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.98x = 11,811.03 × 2,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.98x = 30,827,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,827,024.52/7,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.06

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