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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.72, 11,850.63 and 2,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.72, 11,850.63 and 2,353.26 is: 3,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.72 : 11,850.63 = 2,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.72/11,850.63 = 2,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.72x = 11,850.63 × 2,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.72x = 27,887,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,613.55/7,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.20

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