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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,888.93, 11,835.44 and 2,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,888.93, 11,835.44 and 2,342.23 is: 3,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,888.93 : 11,835.44 = 2,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,888.93/11,835.44 = 2,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,888.93x = 11,835.44 × 2,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,888.93x = 27,721,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721,322.63/7,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.95

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