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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,915.88, 11,870.48 and 2,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,915.88, 11,870.48 and 2,370.02 is: 3,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,915.88 : 11,870.48 = 2,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,915.88/11,870.48 = 2,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,915.88x = 11,870.48 × 2,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,915.88x = 28,133,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133,221.58/7,915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.02

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