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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,923.78, 11,885.67 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,923.78, 11,885.67 and 2,729.25 is: 4,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,923.78 : 11,885.67 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,923.78/11,885.67 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,923.78x = 11,885.67 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,923.78x = 32,438,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,964.85/7,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.88

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