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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.83, 11,854.50 and 2,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.83, 11,854.50 and 2,638.94 is: 3,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.83 : 11,854.50 = 2,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.83/11,854.50 = 2,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.83x = 11,854.50 × 2,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.83x = 31,283,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,283,254.96/7,903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.99

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