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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,879.68, 11,819.12 and 2,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,879.68, 11,819.12 and 2,333.07 is: 3,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,879.68 : 11,819.12 = 2,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,879.68/11,819.12 = 2,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,879.68x = 11,819.12 × 2,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,879.68x = 27,574,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,822.63/7,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.49

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