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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.05, 11,926.71 and 2,404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.05, 11,926.71 and 2,404.46 is: 3,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.05 : 11,926.71 = 2,404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.05/11,926.71 = 2,404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.05x = 11,926.71 × 2,404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.05x = 28,677,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677,237.49/7,951.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.72

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