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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,925.39, 11,888.07 and 2,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,925.39, 11,888.07 and 2,378.72 is: 3,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,925.39 : 11,888.07 = 2,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,925.39/11,888.07 = 2,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,925.39x = 11,888.07 × 2,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,925.39x = 28,278,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278,389.87/7,925.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.08

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