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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.60, 11,927.24 and 2,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.60, 11,927.24 and 2,406.28 is: 3,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.60 : 11,927.24 = 2,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.60/11,927.24 = 2,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.60x = 11,927.24 × 2,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.60x = 28,700,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,279.07/7,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.01

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