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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.44, 11,802.24 and 2,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.44, 11,802.24 and 2,321.19 is: 3,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.44 : 11,802.24 = 2,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.44/11,802.24 = 2,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.44x = 11,802.24 × 2,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.44x = 27,395,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,241.47/7,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.10

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