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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,896.03, 11,844.65 and 2,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,896.03, 11,844.65 and 2,349.28 is: 3,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896.03 : 11,844.65 = 2,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896.03/11,844.65 = 2,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896.03x = 11,844.65 × 2,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896.03x = 27,826,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,399.35/7,896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.10

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