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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.44, 11,962.68 and 2,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.44, 11,962.68 and 2,503.44 is: 3,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.44 : 11,962.68 = 2,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.44/11,962.68 = 2,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.44x = 11,962.68 × 2,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.44x = 29,947,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,851.62/7,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.01

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