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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,874.70, 11,814.09 and 2,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,874.70, 11,814.09 and 2,327.82 is: 3,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,874.70 : 11,814.09 = 2,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,874.70/11,814.09 = 2,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,874.70x = 11,814.09 × 2,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,874.70x = 27,501,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501,074.98/7,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.33

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