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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,925.53, 11,886.58 and 2,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,925.53, 11,886.58 and 2,377.39 is: 3,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,925.53 : 11,886.58 = 2,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,925.53/11,886.58 = 2,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,925.53x = 11,886.58 × 2,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,925.53x = 28,259,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,036.43/7,925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.57

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