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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,813.88, 11,720.81 and 2,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,813.88, 11,720.81 and 2,341.88 is: 3,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,813.88 : 11,720.81 = 2,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,813.88/11,720.81 = 2,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,813.88x = 11,720.81 × 2,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,813.88x = 27,448,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,677.77/7,813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.81

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