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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,886.14, 11,830.96 and 2,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,886.14, 11,830.96 and 2,691.96 is: 4,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886.14 : 11,830.96 = 2,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886.14/11,830.96 = 2,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886.14x = 11,830.96 × 2,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886.14x = 31,848,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848,471.08/7,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.54

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