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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.97, 11,824.45 and 2,688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.97, 11,824.45 and 2,688.89 is: 4,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.97 : 11,824.45 = 2,688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.97/11,824.45 = 2,688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.97x = 11,824.45 × 2,688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.97x = 31,794,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794,579.52/7,882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.33

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