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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.13, 11,947.72 and 2,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.13, 11,947.72 and 2,418.52 is: 3,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.13 : 11,947.72 = 2,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.13/11,947.72 = 2,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.13x = 11,947.72 × 2,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.13x = 28,895,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895,799.77/7,965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.79

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