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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.07, 11,720.03 and 1,970.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.07, 11,720.03 and 1,970.33 is: 2,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.07 : 11,720.03 = 1,970.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.07/11,720.03 = 1,970.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.07x = 11,720.03 × 1,970.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.07x = 23,092,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,258.26/7,814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.22

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