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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.94, 11,134.88 and 1,876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.94, 11,134.88 and 1,876.95 is: 2,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.94 : 11,134.88 = 1,876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.94/11,134.88 = 1,876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.94x = 11,134.88 × 1,876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.94x = 20,899,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,603.63/7,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.16

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