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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.38, 11,859.89 and 2,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.38, 11,859.89 and 2,711.25 is: 4,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.38 : 11,859.89 = 2,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.38/11,859.89 = 2,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.38x = 11,859.89 × 2,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.38x = 32,155,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,113.21/7,905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.50

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