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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,894.94, 11,840.58 and 3,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,894.94, 11,840.58 and 3,510 is: 5,264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,894.94 : 11,840.58 = 3,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,894.94/11,840.58 = 3,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,894.94x = 11,840.58 × 3,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,894.94x = 41,560,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,435.80/7,894.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.19

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