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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.84, 11,927.77 and 2,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.84, 11,927.77 and 2,479.84 is: 3,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.84 : 11,927.77 = 2,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.84/11,927.77 = 2,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.84x = 11,927.77 × 2,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.84x = 29,578,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578,996.59/7,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.77

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