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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.94, 11,863.92 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.94, 11,863.92 and 2,361.24 is: 3,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.94 : 11,863.92 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.94/11,863.92 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.94x = 11,863.92 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.94x = 28,013,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,562.46/7,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.46

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