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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.04, 11,686.50 and 1,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.04, 11,686.50 and 1,947.62 is: 2,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.04 : 11,686.50 = 1,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.04/11,686.50 = 1,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.04x = 11,686.50 × 1,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.04x = 22,760,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,861.13/7,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.42

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