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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.41, 11,928.26 and 2,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.41, 11,928.26 and 2,404.13 is: 3,606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.41 : 11,928.26 = 2,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.41/11,928.26 = 2,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.41x = 11,928.26 × 2,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.41x = 28,677,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677,016.05/7,951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.53

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