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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.82, 11,862.66 and 2,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.82, 11,862.66 and 2,362.32 is: 3,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.82 : 11,862.66 = 2,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.82/11,862.66 = 2,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.82x = 11,862.66 × 2,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.82x = 28,023,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,398.97/7,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.41

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