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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.50, 11,853.38 and 2,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.50, 11,853.38 and 2,356.54 is: 3,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.50 : 11,853.38 = 2,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.50/11,853.38 = 2,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.50x = 11,853.38 × 2,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.50x = 27,932,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932,904.84/7,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.14

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