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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.04, 11,853.67 and 2,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.04, 11,853.67 and 2,354.96 is: 3,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.04 : 11,853.67 = 2,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.04/11,853.67 = 2,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.04x = 11,853.67 × 2,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.04x = 27,914,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914,853.55/7,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.61

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