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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,876.41, 11,812.91 and 2,328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,876.41, 11,812.91 and 2,328.81 is: 3,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,876.41 : 11,812.91 = 2,328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,876.41/11,812.91 = 2,328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,876.41x = 11,812.91 × 2,328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,876.41x = 27,510,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510,011.29/7,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.71

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