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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.30, 11,807.10 and 2,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.30, 11,807.10 and 2,324.76 is: 3,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.30 : 11,807.10 = 2,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.30/11,807.10 = 2,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.30x = 11,807.10 × 2,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.30x = 27,448,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,673.80/7,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.18

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