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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.44, 11,795.76 and 2,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.44, 11,795.76 and 2,936.16 is: 4,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.44 : 11,795.76 = 2,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.44/11,795.76 = 2,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.44x = 11,795.76 × 2,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.44x = 34,634,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,634,238.68/7,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.22

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