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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.33, 11,955.36 and 2,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.33, 11,955.36 and 2,423.23 is: 3,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.33 : 11,955.36 = 2,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.33/11,955.36 = 2,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.33x = 11,955.36 × 2,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.33x = 28,970,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970,633.46/7,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.27

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