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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.71, 11,687.57 and 1,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.71, 11,687.57 and 1,948.32 is: 2,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.71 : 11,687.57 = 1,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.71/11,687.57 = 1,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.71x = 11,687.57 × 1,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.71x = 22,771,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,126.38/7,791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.48

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