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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,919.75, 11,878.93 and 2,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,919.75, 11,878.93 and 2,374.34 is: 3,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,919.75 : 11,878.93 = 2,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,919.75/11,878.93 = 2,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,919.75x = 11,878.93 × 2,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,919.75x = 28,204,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,562.23/7,919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.29

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