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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.37, 11,691.98 and 4,093.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.37, 11,691.98 and 4,093.74 is: 6,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.37 : 11,691.98 = 4,093.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.37/11,691.98 = 4,093.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.37x = 11,691.98 × 4,093.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.37x = 47,863,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863,926.21/7,792.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.41

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