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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.72, 11,935.50 and 2,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.72, 11,935.50 and 2,335.24 is: 3,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.72 : 11,935.50 = 2,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.72/11,935.50 = 2,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.72x = 11,935.50 × 2,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.72x = 27,872,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,257.02/7,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.54

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