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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.33, 11,958.17 and 2,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.33, 11,958.17 and 2,349.55 is: 3,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.33 : 11,958.17 = 2,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.33/11,958.17 = 2,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.33x = 11,958.17 × 2,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.33x = 28,096,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096,294.30/7,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.78

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