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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.53, 11,885.08 and 2,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.53, 11,885.08 and 2,376.39 is: 3,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.53 : 11,885.08 = 2,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.53/11,885.08 = 2,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.53x = 11,885.08 × 2,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.53x = 28,243,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,561.49/7,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.07

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