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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.52, 11,835.33 and 2,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.52, 11,835.33 and 2,342.93 is: 3,514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.52 : 11,835.33 = 2,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.52/11,835.33 = 2,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.52x = 11,835.33 × 2,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.52x = 27,729,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,349.72/7,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.71

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