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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.96, 11,937.66 and 2,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.96, 11,937.66 and 2,411.32 is: 3,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.96 : 11,937.66 = 2,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.96/11,937.66 = 2,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.96x = 11,937.66 × 2,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.96x = 28,785,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785,518.31/7,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.20

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