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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,887.98, 11,832.08 and 2,341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,887.98, 11,832.08 and 2,341.19 is: 3,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,887.98 : 11,832.08 = 2,341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,887.98/11,832.08 = 2,341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,887.98x = 11,832.08 × 2,341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,887.98x = 27,701,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,165.25/7,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.82

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