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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.56, 11,845.31 and 2,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.56, 11,845.31 and 2,348.89 is: 3,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.56 : 11,845.31 = 2,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.56/11,845.31 = 2,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.56x = 11,845.31 × 2,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.56x = 27,823,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,330.21/7,895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.92

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