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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.72, 11,855.46 and 2,357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.72, 11,855.46 and 2,357.09 is: 3,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.72 : 11,855.46 = 2,357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.72/11,855.46 = 2,357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.72x = 11,855.46 × 2,357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.72x = 27,944,380.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944,380.23/7,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.60

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