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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,944.26, 11,916.46 and 2,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,944.26, 11,916.46 and 2,397.65 is: 3,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,944.26 : 11,916.46 = 2,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,944.26/11,916.46 = 2,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,944.26x = 11,916.46 × 2,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,944.26x = 28,571,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,443.73/7,944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.49

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