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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.77, 11,857.35 and 2,357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.77, 11,857.35 and 2,357.55 is: 3,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.77 : 11,857.35 = 2,357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.77/11,857.35 = 2,357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.77x = 11,857.35 × 2,357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.77x = 27,954,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954,295.49/7,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.83

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