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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.09, 11,823.14 and 2,335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.09, 11,823.14 and 2,335.43 is: 3,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.09 : 11,823.14 = 2,335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.09/11,823.14 = 2,335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.09x = 11,823.14 × 2,335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.09x = 27,612,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,152.53/7,882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.15

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