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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.70, 11,975.54 and 2,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.70, 11,975.54 and 2,437.07 is: 3,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.70 : 11,975.54 = 2,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.70/11,975.54 = 2,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.70x = 11,975.54 × 2,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.70x = 29,185,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,229.27/7,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.60

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