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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.38, 11,924.29 and 2,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.38, 11,924.29 and 2,402.76 is: 3,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.38 : 11,924.29 = 2,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.38/11,924.29 = 2,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.38x = 11,924.29 × 2,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.38x = 28,651,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651,195.03/7,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.75

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