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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.99, 11,853.59 and 2,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.99, 11,853.59 and 2,355.89 is: 3,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.99 : 11,853.59 = 2,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.99/11,853.59 = 2,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.99x = 11,853.59 × 2,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.99x = 27,925,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,683.10/7,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.56

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