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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.44, 11,863.22 and 2,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.44, 11,863.22 and 2,361.33 is: 3,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.44 : 11,863.22 = 2,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.44/11,863.22 = 2,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.44x = 11,863.22 × 2,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.44x = 28,012,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,965.48/7,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.16

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