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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.54, 11,849.82 and 2,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.54, 11,849.82 and 2,635.68 is: 3,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.54 : 11,849.82 = 2,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.54/11,849.82 = 2,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.54x = 11,849.82 × 2,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.54x = 31,232,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232,333.58/7,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.19

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