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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,919.69, 11,877.65 and 2,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,919.69, 11,877.65 and 2,371.55 is: 3,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,919.69 : 11,877.65 = 2,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,919.69/11,877.65 = 2,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,919.69x = 11,877.65 × 2,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,919.69x = 28,168,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168,440.86/7,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.76

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