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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.77, 11,974.91 and 2,438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.77, 11,974.91 and 2,438.42 is: 3,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.77 : 11,974.91 = 2,438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.77/11,974.91 = 2,438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.77x = 11,974.91 × 2,438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.77x = 29,199,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,787.98/7,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.40

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