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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.78, 11,693.66 and 1,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.78, 11,693.66 and 1,952.39 is: 2,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.78 : 11,693.66 = 1,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.78/11,693.66 = 1,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.78x = 11,693.66 × 1,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.78x = 22,830,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830,584.85/7,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.58

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