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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.52, 11,924.03 and 2,401.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.52, 11,924.03 and 2,401.17 is: 3,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.52 : 11,924.03 = 2,401.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.52/11,924.03 = 2,401.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.52x = 11,924.03 × 2,401.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.52x = 28,631,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631,611.11/7,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.13

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