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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.99, 11,861.12 and 2,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.99, 11,861.12 and 2,359.32 is: 3,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.99 : 11,861.12 = 2,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.99/11,861.12 = 2,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.99x = 11,861.12 × 2,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.99x = 27,984,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,177.64/7,905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.62

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