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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.64, 11,865.03 and 2,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.64, 11,865.03 and 2,361.99 is: 3,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.64 : 11,865.03 = 2,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.64/11,865.03 = 2,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.64x = 11,865.03 × 2,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.64x = 28,025,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,011.07/7,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.59

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