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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,916.72, 11,874.96 and 2,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,916.72, 11,874.96 and 2,370.12 is: 3,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,916.72 : 11,874.96 = 2,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,916.72/11,874.96 = 2,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,916.72x = 11,874.96 × 2,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,916.72x = 28,145,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,080.20/7,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.14

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