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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.70, 11,951.54 and 2,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.70, 11,951.54 and 2,421.02 is: 3,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.70 : 11,951.54 = 2,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.70/11,951.54 = 2,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.70x = 11,951.54 × 2,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.70x = 28,934,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934,917.37/7,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.53

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