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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.91, 11,947.83 and 2,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.91, 11,947.83 and 2,418.44 is: 3,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.91 : 11,947.83 = 2,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.91/11,947.83 = 2,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.91x = 11,947.83 × 2,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.91x = 28,895,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895,050.25/7,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.79

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