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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,913.16, 11,871.43 and 2,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,913.16, 11,871.43 and 2,366.96 is: 3,550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,913.16 : 11,871.43 = 2,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,913.16/11,871.43 = 2,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,913.16x = 11,871.43 × 2,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,913.16x = 28,099,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,134.68/7,913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.94

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