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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.39, 11,709.55 and 1,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.39, 11,709.55 and 1,963 is: 2,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.39 : 11,709.55 = 1,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.39/11,709.55 = 1,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.39x = 11,709.55 × 1,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.39x = 22,985,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985,846.65/7,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.49

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