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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.08, 11,940.48 and 2,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.08, 11,940.48 and 2,414.24 is: 3,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.08 : 11,940.48 = 2,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.08/11,940.48 = 2,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.08x = 11,940.48 × 2,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.08x = 28,827,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,184.44/7,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.47

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