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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,916.96, 11,876.10 and 2,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,916.96, 11,876.10 and 2,369.90 is: 3,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,916.96 : 11,876.10 = 2,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,916.96/11,876.10 = 2,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,916.96x = 11,876.10 × 2,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,916.96x = 28,145,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,169.39/7,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.05

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