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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,896.52, 11,844.84 and 2,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,896.52, 11,844.84 and 2,349.72 is: 3,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896.52 : 11,844.84 = 2,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896.52/11,844.84 = 2,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896.52x = 11,844.84 × 2,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896.52x = 27,832,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,057.44/7,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.60

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