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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.62, 11,828.15 and 3,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.62, 11,828.15 and 3,504.14 is: 5,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.62 : 11,828.15 = 3,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.62/11,828.15 = 3,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.62x = 11,828.15 × 3,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.62x = 41,447,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,493.54/7,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.42

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