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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,879, 11,818.68 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,879, 11,818.68 and 2,332.24 is: 3,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,879 : 11,818.68 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,879/11,818.68 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,879x = 11,818.68 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,879x = 27,563,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,998.24/7,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.41

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