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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.59, 11,801.37 and 2,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.59, 11,801.37 and 2,324.82 is: 3,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.59 : 11,801.37 = 2,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.59/11,801.37 = 2,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.59x = 11,801.37 × 2,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.59x = 27,436,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436,061.00/7,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.23

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