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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.03, 11,954.73 and 2,973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.03, 11,954.73 and 2,973.74 is: 4,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.03 : 11,954.73 = 2,973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.03/11,954.73 = 2,973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.03x = 11,954.73 × 2,973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.03x = 35,550,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,258.79/7,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.70

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