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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.28, 11,823.20 and 2,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.28, 11,823.20 and 2,408 is: 3,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.28 : 11,823.20 = 2,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.28/11,823.20 = 2,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.28x = 11,823.20 × 2,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.28x = 28,470,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470,265.60/7,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.39

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