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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.89, 11,963.40 and 2,428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.89, 11,963.40 and 2,428.31 is: 3,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.89 : 11,963.40 = 2,428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.89/11,963.40 = 2,428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.89x = 11,963.40 × 2,428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.89x = 29,050,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,843.85/7,973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.24

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