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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.93, 11,858 and 2,357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.93, 11,858 and 2,357.29 is: 3,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.93 : 11,858 = 2,357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.93/11,858 = 2,357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.93x = 11,858 × 2,357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.93x = 27,952,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,952,744.82/7,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.56

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