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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.28, 11,865.83 and 2,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.28, 11,865.83 and 2,913.50 is: 4,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.28 : 11,865.83 = 2,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.28/11,865.83 = 2,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.28x = 11,865.83 × 2,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.28x = 34,571,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,110.80/7,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.30

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