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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.05, 11,794.61 and 2,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.05, 11,794.61 and 2,316.46 is: 3,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.05 : 11,794.61 = 2,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.05/11,794.61 = 2,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.05x = 11,794.61 × 2,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.05x = 27,321,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,740.70/7,863.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.70

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