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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.39, 11,863.15 and 2,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.39, 11,863.15 and 2,360.73 is: 3,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.39 : 11,863.15 = 2,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.39/11,863.15 = 2,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.39x = 11,863.15 × 2,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.39x = 28,005,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005,732.68/7,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.72

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