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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.64, 11,841.18 and 3,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.64, 11,841.18 and 3,793 is: 5,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.64 : 11,841.18 = 3,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.64/11,841.18 = 3,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.64x = 11,841.18 × 3,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.64x = 44,913,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913,595.74/7,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.21

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