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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.44, 11,924.22 and 2,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.44, 11,924.22 and 2,402.80 is: 3,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.44 : 11,924.22 = 2,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.44/11,924.22 = 2,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.44x = 11,924.22 × 2,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.44x = 28,651,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651,515.82/7,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.22

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