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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,788.34, 11,680.08 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,788.34, 11,680.08 and 2,593 is: 3,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,788.34 : 11,680.08 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,788.34/11,680.08 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,788.34x = 11,680.08 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,788.34x = 30,286,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,286,447.44/7,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.69

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