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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.59, 11,927.43 and 2,404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.59, 11,927.43 and 2,404.92 is: 3,607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.59 : 11,927.43 = 2,404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.59/11,927.43 = 2,404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.59x = 11,927.43 × 2,404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.59x = 28,684,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684,514.96/7,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.39

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