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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.99, 11,862.62 and 2,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.99, 11,862.62 and 2,360.32 is: 3,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.99 : 11,862.62 = 2,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.99/11,862.62 = 2,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.99x = 11,862.62 × 2,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.99x = 27,999,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,579.24/7,906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.12

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