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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.26, 11,943.95 and 2,416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.26, 11,943.95 and 2,416.05 is: 3,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.26 : 11,943.95 = 2,416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.26/11,943.95 = 2,416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.26x = 11,943.95 × 2,416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.26x = 28,857,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857,168.32/7,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.25

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