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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,987.40, 11,982.38 and 2,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,987.40, 11,982.38 and 2,365.64 is: 3,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,987.40 : 11,982.38 = 2,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,987.40/11,982.38 = 2,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,987.40x = 11,982.38 × 2,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,987.40x = 28,345,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345,997.42/7,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.84

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