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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.32, 11,941.52 and 2,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.32, 11,941.52 and 2,413.76 is: 3,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.32 : 11,941.52 = 2,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.32/11,941.52 = 2,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.32x = 11,941.52 × 2,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.32x = 28,823,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823,963.32/7,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.96

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