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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.23, 11,692.84 and 1,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.23, 11,692.84 and 1,951.84 is: 2,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.23 : 11,692.84 = 1,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.23/11,692.84 = 1,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.23x = 11,692.84 × 1,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.23x = 22,822,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,552.83/7,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.76

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