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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.14, 11,847.92 and 2,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.14, 11,847.92 and 2,352.54 is: 3,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.14 : 11,847.92 = 2,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.14/11,847.92 = 2,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.14x = 11,847.92 × 2,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.14x = 27,872,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,705.72/7,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.68

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