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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.25, 11,884.08 and 2,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.25, 11,884.08 and 2,376.16 is: 3,563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.25 : 11,884.08 = 2,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.25/11,884.08 = 2,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.25x = 11,884.08 × 2,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.25x = 28,238,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,475.53/7,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.55

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