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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.49, 11,834.33 and 2,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.49, 11,834.33 and 2,342.70 is: 3,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.49 : 11,834.33 = 2,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.49/11,834.33 = 2,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.49x = 11,834.33 × 2,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.49x = 27,724,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,273.18/7,889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.08

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