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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.20, 11,691.91 and 2,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.20, 11,691.91 and 2,860.88 is: 4,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.20 : 11,691.91 = 2,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.20/11,691.91 = 2,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.20x = 11,691.91 × 2,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.20x = 33,449,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449,151.48/7,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.20

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