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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.44, 11,973.63 and 2,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.44, 11,973.63 and 2,435.77 is: 3,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.44 : 11,973.63 = 2,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.44/11,973.63 = 2,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.44x = 11,973.63 × 2,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.44x = 29,164,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,164,963.02/7,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.64

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