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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,876.70, 11,817.09 and 2,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,876.70, 11,817.09 and 2,329.82 is: 3,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,876.70 : 11,817.09 = 2,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,876.70/11,817.09 = 2,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,876.70x = 11,817.09 × 2,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,876.70x = 27,531,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,692.62/7,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.33

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