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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,790.91, 11,679.42 and 2,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,790.91, 11,679.42 and 2,859.41 is: 4,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,790.91 : 11,679.42 = 2,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,790.91/11,679.42 = 2,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,790.91x = 11,679.42 × 2,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,790.91x = 33,396,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,396,246.47/7,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.56

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