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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.26, 11,795.99 and 2,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.26, 11,795.99 and 2,933.51 is: 4,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.26 : 11,795.99 = 2,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.26/11,795.99 = 2,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.26x = 11,795.99 × 2,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.26x = 34,603,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603,654.62/7,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.12

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