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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.97, 11,952.11 and 2,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.97, 11,952.11 and 2,901.98 is: 4,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.97 : 11,952.11 = 2,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.97/11,952.11 = 2,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.97x = 11,952.11 × 2,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.97x = 34,684,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684,784.18/7,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.03

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