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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.34, 11,803.73 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.34, 11,803.73 and 2,673 is: 4,009.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.34 : 11,803.73 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.34/11,803.73 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.34x = 11,803.73 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.34x = 31,551,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551,356.93/7,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.91

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