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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.09, 11,952.13 and 2,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.09, 11,952.13 and 2,421.46 is: 3,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.09 : 11,952.13 = 2,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.09/11,952.13 = 2,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.09x = 11,952.13 × 2,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.09x = 28,941,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941,604.71/7,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.19

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