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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.76, 11,824.09 and 2,336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.76, 11,824.09 and 2,336.13 is: 3,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.76 : 11,824.09 = 2,336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.76/11,824.09 = 2,336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.76x = 11,824.09 × 2,336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.76x = 27,622,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622,599.69/7,882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.18

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