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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.24, 11,861.96 and 2,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.24, 11,861.96 and 2,361.63 is: 3,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.24 : 11,861.96 = 2,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.24/11,861.96 = 2,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.24x = 11,861.96 × 2,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.24x = 28,013,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,560.59/7,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.33

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