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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.51, 11,808.87 and 2,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.51, 11,808.87 and 2,325.94 is: 3,488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.51 : 11,808.87 = 2,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.51/11,808.87 = 2,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.51x = 11,808.87 × 2,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.51x = 27,466,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,723.09/7,872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.94

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