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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,921.88, 11,882.82 and 2,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,921.88, 11,882.82 and 2,375.82 is: 3,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,921.88 : 11,882.82 = 2,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,921.88/11,882.82 = 2,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,921.88x = 11,882.82 × 2,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,921.88x = 28,231,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,441.41/7,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.73

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