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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.55, 11,834.31 and 2,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.55, 11,834.31 and 2,625.55 is: 3,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.55 : 11,834.31 = 2,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.55/11,834.31 = 2,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.55x = 11,834.31 × 2,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.55x = 31,071,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071,572.62/7,891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.32

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