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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.74, 11,975.67 and 2,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.74, 11,975.67 and 2,437.94 is: 3,656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.74 : 11,975.67 = 2,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.74/11,975.67 = 2,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.74x = 11,975.67 × 2,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.74x = 29,195,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,964.92/7,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.93

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