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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.83, 11,944.27 and 2,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.83, 11,944.27 and 2,416.22 is: 3,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.83 : 11,944.27 = 2,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.83/11,944.27 = 2,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.83x = 11,944.27 × 2,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.83x = 28,859,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,859,972.15/7,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.34

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