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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,887.38, 11,832.77 and 2,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,887.38, 11,832.77 and 2,341.10 is: 3,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,887.38 : 11,832.77 = 2,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,887.38/11,832.77 = 2,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,887.38x = 11,832.77 × 2,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,887.38x = 27,701,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,720.11/7,887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.16

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