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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,977, 11,967.42 and 2,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,977, 11,967.42 and 2,505 is: 3,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,977 : 11,967.42 = 2,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,977/11,967.42 = 2,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,977x = 11,967.42 × 2,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,977x = 29,978,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978,387.10/7,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.10

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