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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,878.74, 11,825.44 and 3,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,878.74, 11,825.44 and 3,985.88 is: 5,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,878.74 : 11,825.44 = 3,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,878.74/11,825.44 = 3,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,878.74x = 11,825.44 × 3,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,878.74x = 47,134,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,784.79/7,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.53

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