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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.94, 11,844.59 and 2,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.94, 11,844.59 and 2,635.54 is: 3,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.94 : 11,844.59 = 2,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.94/11,844.59 = 2,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.94x = 11,844.59 × 2,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.94x = 31,216,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216,890.73/7,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.54

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