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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.30, 11,931.59 and 2,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.30, 11,931.59 and 2,407.71 is: 3,611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.30 : 11,931.59 = 2,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.30/11,931.59 = 2,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.30x = 11,931.59 × 2,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.30x = 28,727,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727,808.56/7,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.61

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