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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.16, 11,854.62 and 2,356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.16, 11,854.62 and 2,356.53 is: 3,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.16 : 11,854.62 = 2,356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.16/11,854.62 = 2,356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.16x = 11,854.62 × 2,356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.16x = 27,935,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935,723.21/7,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.75

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