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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.43, 11,858.99 and 2,360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.43, 11,858.99 and 2,360.33 is: 3,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.43 : 11,858.99 = 2,360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.43/11,858.99 = 2,360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.43x = 11,858.99 × 2,360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.43x = 27,991,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,118.07/7,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.40

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