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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.99, 11,944.25 and 2,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.99, 11,944.25 and 2,414.03 is: 3,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.99 : 11,944.25 = 2,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.99/11,944.25 = 2,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.99x = 11,944.25 × 2,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.99x = 28,833,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833,706.04/7,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.42

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