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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,953.72, 11,930.58 and 2,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,953.72, 11,930.58 and 2,481.72 is: 3,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,953.72 : 11,930.58 = 2,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,953.72/11,930.58 = 2,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,953.72x = 11,930.58 × 2,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,953.72x = 29,608,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608,359.00/7,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.58

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