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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.68, 11,940.96 and 2,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.68, 11,940.96 and 2,414.16 is: 3,621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.68 : 11,940.96 = 2,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.68/11,940.96 = 2,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.68x = 11,940.96 × 2,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.68x = 28,827,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,387.99/7,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.22

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