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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.73, 11,930.97 and 2,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.73, 11,930.97 and 2,406.12 is: 3,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.73 : 11,930.97 = 2,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.73/11,930.97 = 2,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.73x = 11,930.97 × 2,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.73x = 28,707,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707,345.54/7,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.75

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