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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.77, 11,791.68 and 3,479.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.77, 11,791.68 and 3,479.83 is: 5,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.77 : 11,791.68 = 3,479.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.77/11,791.68 = 3,479.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.77x = 11,791.68 × 3,479.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.77x = 41,033,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,041.81/7,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.32

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