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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.93, 11,856.50 and 2,356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.93, 11,856.50 and 2,356.29 is: 3,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.93 : 11,856.50 = 2,356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.93/11,856.50 = 2,356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.93x = 11,856.50 × 2,356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.93x = 27,937,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937,340.60/7,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.06

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