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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.16, 11,940.57 and 2,413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.16, 11,940.57 and 2,413.34 is: 3,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.16 : 11,940.57 = 2,413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.16/11,940.57 = 2,413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.16x = 11,940.57 × 2,413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.16x = 28,816,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816,685.06/7,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.12

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