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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,888.50, 11,833.99 and 2,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,888.50, 11,833.99 and 2,341.28 is: 3,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,888.50 : 11,833.99 = 2,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,888.50/11,833.99 = 2,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,888.50x = 11,833.99 × 2,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,888.50x = 27,706,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,707.84/7,888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.29

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