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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,945.59, 11,913.74 and 2,397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,945.59, 11,913.74 and 2,397.27 is: 3,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,945.59 : 11,913.74 = 2,397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,945.59/11,913.74 = 2,397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,945.59x = 11,913.74 × 2,397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,945.59x = 28,560,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,560,451.49/7,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.50

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