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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.65, 11,939.55 and 2,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.65, 11,939.55 and 2,411.04 is: 3,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.65 : 11,939.55 = 2,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.65/11,939.55 = 2,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.65x = 11,939.55 × 2,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.65x = 28,786,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,701.20/7,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.49

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