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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.90, 11,924.96 and 2,403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.90, 11,924.96 and 2,403.29 is: 3,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.90 : 11,924.96 = 2,403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.90/11,924.96 = 2,403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.90x = 11,924.96 × 2,403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.90x = 28,659,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659,065.48/7,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.96

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