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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.41, 11,973.62 and 3,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.41, 11,973.62 and 3,297.27 is: 4,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.41 : 11,973.62 = 3,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.41/11,973.62 = 3,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.41x = 11,973.62 × 3,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.41x = 39,480,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480,287.95/7,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.91

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