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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.86, 11,693.82 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.86, 11,693.82 and 2,601.72 is: 3,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.86 : 11,693.82 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.86/11,693.82 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.86x = 11,693.82 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.86x = 30,424,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424,045.37/7,795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.59

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