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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.36, 11,783.44 and 2,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.36, 11,783.44 and 2,923.84 is: 4,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.36 : 11,783.44 = 2,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.36/11,783.44 = 2,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.36x = 11,783.44 × 2,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.36x = 34,452,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,893.21/7,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.91

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