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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.29, 11,845.83 and 2,350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.29, 11,845.83 and 2,350.67 is: 3,525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.29 : 11,845.83 = 2,350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.29/11,845.83 = 2,350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.29x = 11,845.83 × 2,350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.29x = 27,845,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,613.58/7,897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.97

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