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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.25, 11,867.96 and 2,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.25, 11,867.96 and 2,365.64 is: 3,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.25 : 11,867.96 = 2,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.25/11,867.96 = 2,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.25x = 11,867.96 × 2,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.25x = 28,075,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,075,261.55/7,912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.33

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