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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,887.91, 11,832.51 and 2,622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,887.91, 11,832.51 and 2,622.73 is: 3,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,887.91 : 11,832.51 = 2,622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,887.91/11,832.51 = 2,622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,887.91x = 11,832.51 × 2,622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,887.91x = 31,033,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,478.95/7,887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.31

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