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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.70, 11,809.50 and 2,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.70, 11,809.50 and 2,325.03 is: 3,488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.70 : 11,809.50 = 2,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.70/11,809.50 = 2,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.70x = 11,809.50 × 2,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.70x = 27,457,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,441.79/7,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.12

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