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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.53, 11,964.75 and 2,428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.53, 11,964.75 and 2,428.25 is: 3,642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.53 : 11,964.75 = 2,428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.53/11,964.75 = 2,428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.53x = 11,964.75 × 2,428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.53x = 29,053,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053,335.26/7,975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.81

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