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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.39, 11,928.33 and 2,404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.39, 11,928.33 and 2,404.03 is: 3,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.39 : 11,928.33 = 2,404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.39/11,928.33 = 2,404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.39x = 11,928.33 × 2,404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.39x = 28,676,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676,063.17/7,951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.42

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