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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,873.01, 11,811.54 and 2,326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,873.01, 11,811.54 and 2,326.13 is: 3,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,873.01 : 11,811.54 = 2,326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,873.01/11,811.54 = 2,326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,873.01x = 11,811.54 × 2,326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,873.01x = 27,475,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,118.48/7,873.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.79

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