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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.40, 11,933.26 and 2,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.40, 11,933.26 and 2,408.27 is: 3,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.40 : 11,933.26 = 2,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.40/11,933.26 = 2,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.40x = 11,933.26 × 2,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.40x = 28,738,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,446.37/7,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.90

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