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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.68, 11,849.25 and 2,353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.68, 11,849.25 and 2,353.03 is: 3,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.68 : 11,849.25 = 2,353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.68/11,849.25 = 2,353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.68x = 11,849.25 × 2,353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.68x = 27,881,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881,640.73/7,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.46

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