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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.20, 11,858.04 and 2,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.20, 11,858.04 and 2,711 is: 4,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.20 : 11,858.04 = 2,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.20/11,858.04 = 2,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.20x = 11,858.04 × 2,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.20x = 32,147,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,146.44/7,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.58

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