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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.68, 11,859.12 and 2,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.68, 11,859.12 and 2,358.04 is: 3,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.68 : 11,859.12 = 2,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.68/11,859.12 = 2,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.68x = 11,859.12 × 2,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.68x = 27,964,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,279.32/7,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.69

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