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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.56, 11,790.84 and 2,932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.56, 11,790.84 and 2,932.22 is: 4,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.56 : 11,790.84 = 2,932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.56/11,790.84 = 2,932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.56x = 11,790.84 × 2,932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.56x = 34,573,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,336.86/7,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.42

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