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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.19, 11,793.94 and 2,317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.19, 11,793.94 and 2,317.41 is: 3,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.19 : 11,793.94 = 2,317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.19/11,793.94 = 2,317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.19x = 11,793.94 × 2,317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.19x = 27,331,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,388.70/7,864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.42

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