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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.91, 10,618.92 and 1,884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.91, 10,618.92 and 1,884.11 is: 2,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.91 : 10,618.92 = 1,884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.91/10,618.92 = 1,884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.91x = 10,618.92 × 1,884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.91x = 20,007,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007,160.27/7,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.31

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