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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,911.79, 11,867.57 and 2,365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,911.79, 11,867.57 and 2,365.01 is: 3,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,911.79 : 11,867.57 = 2,365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,911.79/11,867.57 = 2,365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,911.79x = 11,867.57 × 2,365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,911.79x = 28,066,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,921.73/7,911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.48

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