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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.33, 11,721.38 and 1,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.33, 11,721.38 and 1,970.90 is: 2,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.33 : 11,721.38 = 1,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.33/11,721.38 = 1,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.33x = 11,721.38 × 1,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.33x = 23,101,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,599.38/7,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.31

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