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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,893.49, 11,840.33 and 2,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,893.49, 11,840.33 and 2,346.70 is: 3,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,893.49 : 11,840.33 = 2,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,893.49/11,840.33 = 2,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,893.49x = 11,840.33 × 2,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,893.49x = 27,785,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,702.41/7,893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.08

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