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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,981.87, 11,974.06 and 2,433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,981.87, 11,974.06 and 2,433.94 is: 3,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,981.87 : 11,974.06 = 2,433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,981.87/11,974.06 = 2,433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,981.87x = 11,974.06 × 2,433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,981.87x = 29,144,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144,083.73/7,981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.29

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