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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.68, 11,865.12 and 2,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.68, 11,865.12 and 2,362.04 is: 3,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.68 : 11,865.12 = 2,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.68/11,865.12 = 2,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.68x = 11,865.12 × 2,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.68x = 28,025,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,888.04/7,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.69

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