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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.73, 11,793.09 and 2,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.73, 11,793.09 and 2,934.03 is: 4,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.73 : 11,793.09 = 2,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.73/11,793.09 = 2,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.73x = 11,793.09 × 2,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.73x = 34,601,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,601,279.85/7,865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.99

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