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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.83, 11,848.70 and 2,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.83, 11,848.70 and 2,351.16 is: 3,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.83 : 11,848.70 = 2,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.83/11,848.70 = 2,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.83x = 11,848.70 × 2,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.83x = 27,858,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,195.37/7,897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.32

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