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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.65, 11,853.84 and 2,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.65, 11,853.84 and 2,975.14 is: 4,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.65 : 11,853.84 = 2,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.65/11,853.84 = 2,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.65x = 11,853.84 × 2,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.65x = 35,266,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266,833.54/7,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.27

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