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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.48, 11,804.46 and 2,323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.48, 11,804.46 and 2,323.35 is: 3,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.48 : 11,804.46 = 2,323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.48/11,804.46 = 2,323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.48x = 11,804.46 × 2,323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.48x = 27,425,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,892.14/7,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.21

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