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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.61, 11,910.06 and 2,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.61, 11,910.06 and 2,394.92 is: 3,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.61 : 11,910.06 = 2,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.61/11,910.06 = 2,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.61x = 11,910.06 × 2,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.61x = 28,523,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523,670.67/7,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.22

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