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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.78, 11,826.27 and 2,337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.78, 11,826.27 and 2,337.03 is: 3,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.78 : 11,826.27 = 2,337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.78/11,826.27 = 2,337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.78x = 11,826.27 × 2,337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.78x = 27,638,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,347.78/7,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.73

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