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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,931.88, 11,897.84 and 2,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,931.88, 11,897.84 and 2,385.80 is: 3,578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,931.88 : 11,897.84 = 2,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,931.88/11,897.84 = 2,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,931.88x = 11,897.84 × 2,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,931.88x = 28,385,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385,866.67/7,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.71

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