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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,886.05, 11,827.04 and 2,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,886.05, 11,827.04 and 2,338.08 is: 3,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886.05 : 11,827.04 = 2,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886.05/11,827.04 = 2,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886.05x = 11,827.04 × 2,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886.05x = 27,652,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,565.68/7,886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.52

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