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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.41, 11,848.14 and 2,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.41, 11,848.14 and 2,350.76 is: 3,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.41 : 11,848.14 = 2,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.41/11,848.14 = 2,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.41x = 11,848.14 × 2,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.41x = 27,852,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,074.35/7,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.74

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