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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.50, 11,966.68 and 2,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.50, 11,966.68 and 2,504.50 is: 3,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.50 : 11,966.68 = 2,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.50/11,966.68 = 2,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.50x = 11,966.68 × 2,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.50x = 29,970,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,550.06/7,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.36

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