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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.44, 11,948.31 and 2,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.44, 11,948.31 and 2,418.45 is: 3,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.44 : 11,948.31 = 2,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.44/11,948.31 = 2,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.44x = 11,948.31 × 2,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.44x = 28,896,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896,390.32/7,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.27

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