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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.76, 11,925.24 and 2,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.76, 11,925.24 and 2,405.04 is: 3,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.76 : 11,925.24 = 2,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.76/11,925.24 = 2,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.76x = 11,925.24 × 2,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.76x = 28,680,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,679.21/7,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.38

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