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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.98, 11,864.07 and 2,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.98, 11,864.07 and 2,361.89 is: 3,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.98 : 11,864.07 = 2,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.98/11,864.07 = 2,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.98x = 11,864.07 × 2,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.98x = 28,021,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,657.95/7,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.02

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