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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,811.03, 11,716.52 and 1,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,811.03, 11,716.52 and 1,967.63 is: 2,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,811.03 : 11,716.52 = 1,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,811.03/11,716.52 = 1,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,811.03x = 11,716.52 × 1,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,811.03x = 23,053,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,707.83/7,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.43

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