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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.18, 11,855.37 and 2,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.18, 11,855.37 and 2,355.54 is: 3,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.18 : 11,855.37 = 2,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.18/11,855.37 = 2,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.18x = 11,855.37 × 2,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.18x = 27,925,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,798.25/7,902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.94

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