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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,838.28, 11,753.78 and 2,907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,838.28, 11,753.78 and 2,907.81 is: 4,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,838.28 : 11,753.78 = 2,907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,838.28/11,753.78 = 2,907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,838.28x = 11,753.78 × 2,907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,838.28x = 34,177,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177,744.48/7,838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.36

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