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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.34, 11,863.91 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.34, 11,863.91 and 2,362.73 is: 3,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.34 : 11,863.91 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.34/11,863.91 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.34x = 11,863.91 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.34x = 28,031,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,162.66/7,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.06

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