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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,913.68, 11,872.62 and 2,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,913.68, 11,872.62 and 2,367.04 is: 3,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,913.68 : 11,872.62 = 2,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,913.68/11,872.62 = 2,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,913.68x = 11,872.62 × 2,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,913.68x = 28,102,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,966.44/7,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.19

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