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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,874.64, 11,811.96 and 2,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,874.64, 11,811.96 and 2,328.12 is: 3,492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,874.64 : 11,811.96 = 2,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,874.64/11,811.96 = 2,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,874.64x = 11,811.96 × 2,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,874.64x = 27,499,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499,660.32/7,874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.18

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