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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.69, 11,944.60 and 2,416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.69, 11,944.60 and 2,416.49 is: 3,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.69 : 11,944.60 = 2,416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.69/11,944.60 = 2,416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.69x = 11,944.60 × 2,416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.69x = 28,863,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863,979.61/7,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.90

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