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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.92, 11,859.46 and 2,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.92, 11,859.46 and 2,358.30 is: 3,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.92 : 11,859.46 = 2,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.92/11,859.46 = 2,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.92x = 11,859.46 × 2,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.92x = 27,968,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,164.52/7,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.07

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