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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,862.08, 11,793.44 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,862.08, 11,793.44 and 2,668 is: 4,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,862.08 : 11,793.44 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,862.08/11,793.44 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,862.08x = 11,793.44 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,862.08x = 31,464,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,897.92/7,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.11

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