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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.58, 11,915.24 and 2,398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.58, 11,915.24 and 2,398.26 is: 3,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.58 : 11,915.24 = 2,398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.58/11,915.24 = 2,398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.58x = 11,915.24 × 2,398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.58x = 28,575,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575,843.48/7,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.99

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