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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,887.84, 11,831.70 and 2,623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,887.84, 11,831.70 and 2,623.23 is: 3,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,887.84 : 11,831.70 = 2,623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,887.84/11,831.70 = 2,623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,887.84x = 11,831.70 × 2,623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,887.84x = 31,037,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,270.39/7,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.83

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