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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.63, 11,927.44 and 2,479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.63, 11,927.44 and 2,479.63 is: 3,719.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.63 : 11,927.44 = 2,479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.63/11,927.44 = 2,479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.63x = 11,927.44 × 2,479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.63x = 29,575,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575,578.41/7,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.44

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