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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.36, 11,814.30 and 2,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.36, 11,814.30 and 2,329.26 is: 3,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.36 : 11,814.30 = 2,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.36/11,814.30 = 2,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.36x = 11,814.30 × 2,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.36x = 27,518,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,576.42/7,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.26

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