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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.77, 11,944.17 and 2,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.77, 11,944.17 and 2,416.16 is: 3,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.77 : 11,944.17 = 2,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.77/11,944.17 = 2,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.77x = 11,944.17 × 2,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.77x = 28,858,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858,966.07/7,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.24

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