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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.78, 11,842.86 and 2,702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.78, 11,842.86 and 2,702.06 is: 4,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.78 : 11,842.86 = 2,702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.78/11,842.86 = 2,702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.78x = 11,842.86 × 2,702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.78x = 32,000,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,118.29/7,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.81

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