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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.24, 11,845.85 and 2,350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.24, 11,845.85 and 2,350.66 is: 3,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.24 : 11,845.85 = 2,350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.24/11,845.85 = 2,350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.24x = 11,845.85 × 2,350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.24x = 27,845,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,571.64/7,897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.99

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