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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.16, 11,824.97 and 2,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.16, 11,824.97 and 2,335.94 is: 3,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.16 : 11,824.97 = 2,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.16/11,824.97 = 2,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.16x = 11,824.97 × 2,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.16x = 27,622,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622,349.62/7,882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.41

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