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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.07, 11,942.08 and 2,414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.07, 11,942.08 and 2,414.46 is: 3,621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.07 : 11,942.08 = 2,414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.07/11,942.08 = 2,414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.07x = 11,942.08 × 2,414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.07x = 28,833,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833,659.63/7,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.83

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