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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.86, 11,855.45 and 2,636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.86, 11,855.45 and 2,636.15 is: 3,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.86 : 11,855.45 = 2,636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.86/11,855.45 = 2,636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.86x = 11,855.45 × 2,636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.86x = 31,252,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252,691.83/7,902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.61

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