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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.53, 11,825.24 and 2,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.53, 11,825.24 and 2,336.90 is: 3,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.53 : 11,825.24 = 2,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.53/11,825.24 = 2,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.53x = 11,825.24 × 2,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.53x = 27,634,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634,332.55/7,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.33

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