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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.58, 11,933.73 and 2,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.58, 11,933.73 and 2,409.72 is: 3,614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.58 : 11,933.73 = 2,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.58/11,933.73 = 2,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.58x = 11,933.73 × 2,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.58x = 28,756,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756,947.86/7,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.69

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