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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,934.23, 11,901.41 and 3,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,934.23, 11,901.41 and 3,774.65 is: 5,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,934.23 : 11,901.41 = 3,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,934.23/11,901.41 = 3,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,934.23x = 11,901.41 × 3,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,934.23x = 44,923,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,923,607.19/7,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.00

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