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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,916.81, 11,874.74 and 2,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,916.81, 11,874.74 and 2,370.20 is: 3,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,916.81 : 11,874.74 = 2,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,916.81/11,874.74 = 2,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,916.81x = 11,874.74 × 2,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,916.81x = 28,145,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,437.52/7,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.15

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