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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963, 11,944.50 and 2,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963, 11,944.50 and 2,491 is: 3,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963 : 11,944.50 = 2,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963/11,944.50 = 2,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963x = 11,944.50 × 2,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963x = 29,753,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753,749.50/7,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.50

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