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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.15, 11,860.32 and 2,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.15, 11,860.32 and 2,360.54 is: 3,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.15 : 11,860.32 = 2,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.15/11,860.32 = 2,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.15x = 11,860.32 × 2,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.15x = 27,996,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,740.52/7,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.69

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