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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.84, 11,826.98 and 2,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.84, 11,826.98 and 2,688.50 is: 4,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.84 : 11,826.98 = 2,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.84/11,826.98 = 2,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.84x = 11,826.98 × 2,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.84x = 31,796,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796,835.73/7,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.17

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