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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.16, 11,856.84 and 2,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.16, 11,856.84 and 2,710 is: 4,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.16 : 11,856.84 = 2,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.16/11,856.84 = 2,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.16x = 11,856.84 × 2,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.16x = 32,132,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,132,036.40/7,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.21

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