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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.53, 11,681.56 and 3,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.53, 11,681.56 and 3,111.40 is: 4,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.53 : 11,681.56 = 3,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.53/11,681.56 = 3,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.53x = 11,681.56 × 3,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.53x = 36,346,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,346,005.78/7,792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.21

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