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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.24, 11,960.52 and 2,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.24, 11,960.52 and 2,427.08 is: 3,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.24 : 11,960.52 = 2,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.24/11,960.52 = 2,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.24x = 11,960.52 × 2,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.24x = 29,029,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,138.88/7,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.82

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