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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,916.62, 11,874.91 and 2,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,916.62, 11,874.91 and 2,369.97 is: 3,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,916.62 : 11,874.91 = 2,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,916.62/11,874.91 = 2,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,916.62x = 11,874.91 × 2,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,916.62x = 28,143,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143,180.45/7,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.95

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