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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.55, 11,928.96 and 2,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.55, 11,928.96 and 2,405.96 is: 3,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.55 : 11,928.96 = 2,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.55/11,928.96 = 2,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.55x = 11,928.96 × 2,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.55x = 28,700,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,540.96/7,952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.97

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