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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.16, 11,944.89 and 2,416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.16, 11,944.89 and 2,416.17 is: 3,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.16 : 11,944.89 = 2,416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.16/11,944.89 = 2,416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.16x = 11,944.89 × 2,416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.16x = 28,860,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,884.87/7,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.85

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