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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.78, 11,869.06 and 2,366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.78, 11,869.06 and 2,366.02 is: 3,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.78 : 11,869.06 = 2,366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.78/11,869.06 = 2,366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.78x = 11,869.06 × 2,366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.78x = 28,082,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,433.34/7,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.00

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