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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.90, 11,926.46 and 2,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.90, 11,926.46 and 2,404.29 is: 3,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.90 : 11,926.46 = 2,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.90/11,926.46 = 2,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.90x = 11,926.46 × 2,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.90x = 28,674,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,668.51/7,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.47

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