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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.46, 11,845.71 and 2,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.46, 11,845.71 and 2,350.82 is: 3,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.46 : 11,845.71 = 2,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.46/11,845.71 = 2,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.46x = 11,845.71 × 2,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.46x = 27,847,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,131.98/7,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.09

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