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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.87, 11,739.93 and 2,894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.87, 11,739.93 and 2,894.23 is: 4,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.87 : 11,739.93 = 2,894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.87/11,739.93 = 2,894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.87x = 11,739.93 × 2,894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.87x = 33,978,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,057.60/7,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.76

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