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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.67, 11,944.03 and 2,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.67, 11,944.03 and 2,416.06 is: 3,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.67 : 11,944.03 = 2,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.67/11,944.03 = 2,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.67x = 11,944.03 × 2,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.67x = 28,857,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857,532.04/7,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.10

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