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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,971.40, 11,957.07 and 2,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,971.40, 11,957.07 and 2,424.72 is: 3,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,971.40 : 11,957.07 = 2,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,971.40/11,957.07 = 2,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,971.40x = 11,957.07 × 2,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,971.40x = 28,992,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,992,546.77/7,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.07

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