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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,885.83, 11,829.92 and 2,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,885.83, 11,829.92 and 2,338.52 is: 3,508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,885.83 : 11,829.92 = 2,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,885.83/11,829.92 = 2,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,885.83x = 11,829.92 × 2,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,885.83x = 27,664,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,474.94/7,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.13

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