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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.28, 11,854.70 and 2,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.28, 11,854.70 and 2,429 is: 3,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.28 : 11,854.70 = 2,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.28/11,854.70 = 2,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.28x = 11,854.70 × 2,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.28x = 28,795,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,066.30/7,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.89

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