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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.39, 11,926.83 and 2,403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.39, 11,926.83 and 2,403.03 is: 3,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.39 : 11,926.83 = 2,403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.39/11,926.83 = 2,403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.39x = 11,926.83 × 2,403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.39x = 28,660,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660,570.51/7,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.93

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