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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.98, 11,843.86 and 2,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.98, 11,843.86 and 2,349.35 is: 3,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.98 : 11,843.86 = 2,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.98/11,843.86 = 2,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.98x = 11,843.86 × 2,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.98x = 27,825,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825,419.54/7,895.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.00

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