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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.53, 11,842.35 and 2,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.53, 11,842.35 and 2,348.83 is: 3,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.53 : 11,842.35 = 2,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.53/11,842.35 = 2,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.53x = 11,842.35 × 2,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.53x = 27,815,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815,666.95/7,895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.96

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