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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.55, 11,858.93 and 2,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.55, 11,858.93 and 2,358.46 is: 3,537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.55 : 11,858.93 = 2,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.55/11,858.93 = 2,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.55x = 11,858.93 × 2,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.55x = 27,968,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,800.26/7,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.87

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