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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,886.73, 11,828.43 and 2,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,886.73, 11,828.43 and 2,956.74 is: 4,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886.73 : 11,828.43 = 2,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886.73/11,828.43 = 2,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886.73x = 11,828.43 × 2,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886.73x = 34,973,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973,525.58/7,886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.48

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