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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.08, 11,838.78 and 2,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.08, 11,838.78 and 2,344.32 is: 3,517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.08 : 11,838.78 = 2,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.08/11,838.78 = 2,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.08x = 11,838.78 × 2,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.08x = 27,753,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,888.73/7,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.12

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