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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.68, 11,689.60 and 3,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.68, 11,689.60 and 3,898.88 is: 5,843.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.68 : 11,689.60 = 3,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.68/11,689.60 = 3,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.68x = 11,689.60 × 3,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.68x = 45,576,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,347.65/7,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.36

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