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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.84, 11,956.12 and 2,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.84, 11,956.12 and 2,423.73 is: 3,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.84 : 11,956.12 = 2,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.84/11,956.12 = 2,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.84x = 11,956.12 × 2,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.84x = 28,978,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978,406.73/7,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.01

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