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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,874.68, 11,808.48 and 2,326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,874.68, 11,808.48 and 2,326.09 is: 3,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,874.68 : 11,808.48 = 2,326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,874.68/11,808.48 = 2,326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,874.68x = 11,808.48 × 2,326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,874.68x = 27,467,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467,587.24/7,874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.09

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