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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.66, 11,852.37 and 2,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.66, 11,852.37 and 2,355.03 is: 3,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.66 : 11,852.37 = 2,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.66/11,852.37 = 2,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.66x = 11,852.37 × 2,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.66x = 27,912,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,912,686.92/7,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.51

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