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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.32, 11,925.57 and 2,403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.32, 11,925.57 and 2,403.71 is: 3,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.32 : 11,925.57 = 2,403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.32/11,925.57 = 2,403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.32x = 11,925.57 × 2,403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.32x = 28,665,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665,611.86/7,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.59

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