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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.98, 11,799.51 and 2,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.98, 11,799.51 and 2,934.66 is: 4,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.98 : 11,799.51 = 2,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.98/11,799.51 = 2,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.98x = 11,799.51 × 2,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.98x = 34,627,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,511.27/7,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.75

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