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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.46, 11,973.69 and 2,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.46, 11,973.69 and 2,435.84 is: 3,653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.46 : 11,973.69 = 2,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.46/11,973.69 = 2,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.46x = 11,973.69 × 2,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.46x = 29,165,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165,942.32/7,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.75

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