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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,793.08, 11,670.99 and 4,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,793.08, 11,670.99 and 4,277.68 is: 6,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,793.08 : 11,670.99 = 4,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,793.08/11,670.99 = 4,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,793.08x = 11,670.99 × 4,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,793.08x = 49,924,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,924,760.50/7,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.29

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