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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,892.58, 11,841.24 and 2,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,892.58, 11,841.24 and 2,346.12 is: 3,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,892.58 : 11,841.24 = 2,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,892.58/11,841.24 = 2,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,892.58x = 11,841.24 × 2,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,892.58x = 27,780,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,969.99/7,892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.88

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