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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.96, 11,914.67 and 2,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.96, 11,914.67 and 2,394.88 is: 3,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.96 : 11,914.67 = 2,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.96/11,914.67 = 2,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.96x = 11,914.67 × 2,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.96x = 28,534,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,204.89/7,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.84

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