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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978.06, 11,968.81 and 2,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978.06, 11,968.81 and 2,431.26 is: 3,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978.06 : 11,968.81 = 2,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978.06/11,968.81 = 2,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978.06x = 11,968.81 × 2,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978.06x = 29,099,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099,289.00/7,978.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.41

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