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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,869.96, 11,803.26 and 2,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,869.96, 11,803.26 and 2,323.74 is: 3,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869.96 : 11,803.26 = 2,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869.96/11,803.26 = 2,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869.96x = 11,803.26 × 2,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869.96x = 27,427,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,707.39/7,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.11

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