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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.27, 11,862.97 and 2,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.27, 11,862.97 and 2,360.62 is: 3,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.27 : 11,862.97 = 2,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.27/11,862.97 = 2,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.27x = 11,862.97 × 2,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.27x = 28,003,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003,950.93/7,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.54

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