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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,839.59, 11,760.44 and 2,293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,839.59, 11,760.44 and 2,293.34 is: 3,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,839.59 : 11,760.44 = 2,293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,839.59/11,760.44 = 2,293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,839.59x = 11,760.44 × 2,293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,839.59x = 26,970,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,617.20/7,839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.31

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