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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.48, 11,855.16 and 2,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.48, 11,855.16 and 2,707.20 is: 4,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.48 : 11,855.16 = 2,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.48/11,855.16 = 2,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.48x = 11,855.16 × 2,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.48x = 32,094,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,289.15/7,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.29

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