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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.73, 11,887.70 and 2,377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.73, 11,887.70 and 2,377.67 is: 3,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.73 : 11,887.70 = 2,377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.73/11,887.70 = 2,377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.73x = 11,887.70 × 2,377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.73x = 28,264,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264,956.33/7,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.68

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