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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.03, 11,937.26 and 2,410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.03, 11,937.26 and 2,410.81 is: 3,616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.03 : 11,937.26 = 2,410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.03/11,937.26 = 2,410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.03x = 11,937.26 × 2,410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.03x = 28,778,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778,428.40/7,957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.73

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