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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.42, 11,913.71 and 2,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.42, 11,913.71 and 2,394.50 is: 3,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.42 : 11,913.71 = 2,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.42/11,913.71 = 2,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.42x = 11,913.71 × 2,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.42x = 28,527,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527,307.05/7,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.22

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