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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.91, 11,978.46 and 3,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.91, 11,978.46 and 3,543.62 is: 5,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.91 : 11,978.46 = 3,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.91/11,978.46 = 3,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.91x = 11,978.46 × 3,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.91x = 42,447,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,050.53/7,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.24

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