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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.96, 11,849.46 and 2,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.96, 11,849.46 and 2,353.32 is: 3,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.96 : 11,849.46 = 2,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.96/11,849.46 = 2,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.96x = 11,849.46 × 2,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.96x = 27,885,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885,571.21/7,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.84

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