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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.32, 11,821.92 and 2,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.32, 11,821.92 and 2,334.70 is: 3,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.32 : 11,821.92 = 2,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.32/11,821.92 = 2,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.32x = 11,821.92 × 2,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.32x = 27,600,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,636.62/7,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.03

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