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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.34, 11,794.74 and 2,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.34, 11,794.74 and 2,669.26 is: 4,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.34 : 11,794.74 = 2,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.34/11,794.74 = 2,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.34x = 11,794.74 × 2,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.34x = 31,483,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483,227.69/7,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.80

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