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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.49, 11,837.33 and 2,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.49, 11,837.33 and 2,344.70 is: 3,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.49 : 11,837.33 = 2,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.49/11,837.33 = 2,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.49x = 11,837.33 × 2,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.49x = 27,754,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,987.65/7,891.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.08

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