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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.94, 11,962.84 and 2,428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.94, 11,962.84 and 2,428.46 is: 3,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.94 : 11,962.84 = 2,428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.94/11,962.84 = 2,428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.94x = 11,962.84 × 2,428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.94x = 29,051,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,051,278.43/7,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.82

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