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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.83, 11,963.46 and 4,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.83, 11,963.46 and 4,077.92 is: 6,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.83 : 11,963.46 = 4,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.83/11,963.46 = 4,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.83x = 11,963.46 × 4,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.83x = 48,786,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786,032.80/7,974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.50

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