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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,896.89, 11,844.23 and 2,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,896.89, 11,844.23 and 2,350.01 is: 3,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896.89 : 11,844.23 = 2,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896.89/11,844.23 = 2,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896.89x = 11,844.23 × 2,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896.89x = 27,834,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,076.80/7,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.69

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