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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.04, 11,867.94 and 2,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.04, 11,867.94 and 2,365.26 is: 3,547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.04 : 11,867.94 = 2,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.04/11,867.94 = 2,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.04x = 11,867.94 × 2,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.04x = 28,070,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070,763.76/7,912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.85

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