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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,876.98, 11,816.66 and 2,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,876.98, 11,816.66 and 2,329.74 is: 3,494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,876.98 : 11,816.66 = 2,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,876.98/11,816.66 = 2,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,876.98x = 11,816.66 × 2,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,876.98x = 27,529,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,751.29/7,876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.96

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