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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.06, 11,854.76 and 2,355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.06, 11,854.76 and 2,355.83 is: 3,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.06 : 11,854.76 = 2,355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.06/11,854.76 = 2,355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.06x = 11,854.76 × 2,355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.06x = 27,927,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927,839.34/7,902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.25

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