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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863, 11,794.50 and 2,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863, 11,794.50 and 2,391 is: 3,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863 : 11,794.50 = 2,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863/11,794.50 = 2,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863x = 11,794.50 × 2,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863x = 28,200,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,649.50/7,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.50

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