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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.40, 11,971.44 and 2,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.40, 11,971.44 and 2,785.68 is: 4,179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.40 : 11,971.44 = 2,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.40/11,971.44 = 2,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.40x = 11,971.44 × 2,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.40x = 33,348,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,600.98/7,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.34

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