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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.03, 11,978.69 and 2,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.03, 11,978.69 and 2,720.52 is: 4,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.03 : 11,978.69 = 2,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.03/11,978.69 = 2,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.03x = 11,978.69 × 2,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.03x = 32,588,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,252.12/7,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.17

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