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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.85, 11,950.27 and 2,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.85, 11,950.27 and 2,420.18 is: 3,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.85 : 11,950.27 = 2,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.85/11,950.27 = 2,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.85x = 11,950.27 × 2,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.85x = 28,921,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,750.75/7,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.26

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