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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950, 11,921.14 and 2,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950, 11,921.14 and 2,402.28 is: 3,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950 : 11,921.14 = 2,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950/11,921.14 = 2,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950x = 11,921.14 × 2,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950x = 28,637,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637,916.20/7,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.25

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