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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.05, 11,859.68 and 2,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.05, 11,859.68 and 2,358.96 is: 3,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.05 : 11,859.68 = 2,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.05/11,859.68 = 2,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.05x = 11,859.68 × 2,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.05x = 27,976,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976,498.94/7,906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.62

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