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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,888.92, 11,833.98 and 2,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,888.92, 11,833.98 and 2,623.72 is: 3,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,888.92 : 11,833.98 = 2,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,888.92/11,833.98 = 2,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,888.92x = 11,833.98 × 2,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,888.92x = 31,049,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049,050.01/7,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.78

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