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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,971.01, 11,957.96 and 2,634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,971.01, 11,957.96 and 2,634.49 is: 3,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,971.01 : 11,957.96 = 2,634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,971.01/11,957.96 = 2,634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,971.01x = 11,957.96 × 2,634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,971.01x = 31,503,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503,126.04/7,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.21

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