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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.14, 11,856.96 and 3,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.14, 11,856.96 and 3,530.68 is: 5,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.14 : 11,856.96 = 3,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.14/11,856.96 = 3,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.14x = 11,856.96 × 3,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.14x = 41,863,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,131.53/7,910.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.34

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