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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.57, 11,923.97 and 2,401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.57, 11,923.97 and 2,401.29 is: 3,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.57 : 11,923.97 = 2,401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.57/11,923.97 = 2,401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.57x = 11,923.97 × 2,401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.57x = 28,632,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,632,909.92/7,948.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.27

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