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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.34, 11,811.98 and 2,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.34, 11,811.98 and 2,329.27 is: 3,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.34 : 11,811.98 = 2,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.34/11,811.98 = 2,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.34x = 11,811.98 × 2,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.34x = 27,513,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513,266.95/7,875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.60

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