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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,794.64, 11,691.96 and 3,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,794.64, 11,691.96 and 3,898.14 is: 5,847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,794.64 : 11,691.96 = 3,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,794.64/11,691.96 = 3,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,794.64x = 11,691.96 × 3,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,794.64x = 45,576,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,896.95/7,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.21

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