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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,922.78, 11,885.70 and 2,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,922.78, 11,885.70 and 2,376.12 is: 3,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,922.78 : 11,885.70 = 2,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,922.78/11,885.70 = 2,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,922.78x = 11,885.70 × 2,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,922.78x = 28,241,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,849.48/7,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.64

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