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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.76, 11,788.88 and 2,925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.76, 11,788.88 and 2,925.90 is: 4,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.76 : 11,788.88 = 2,925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.76/11,788.88 = 2,925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.76x = 11,788.88 × 2,925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.76x = 34,493,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493,083.99/7,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.80

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