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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.40, 11,924.67 and 2,404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.40, 11,924.67 and 2,404.71 is: 3,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.40 : 11,924.67 = 2,404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.40/11,924.67 = 2,404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.40x = 11,924.67 × 2,404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.40x = 28,675,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675,373.20/7,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.88

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