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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.22, 11,936.25 and 3,794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.22, 11,936.25 and 3,794.94 is: 5,689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.22 : 11,936.25 = 3,794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.22/11,936.25 = 3,794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.22x = 11,936.25 × 3,794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.22x = 45,297,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,352.58/7,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.75

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