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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.01, 11,853.68 and 2,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.01, 11,853.68 and 2,707.29 is: 4,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.01 : 11,853.68 = 2,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.01/11,853.68 = 2,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.01x = 11,853.68 × 2,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.01x = 32,091,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,335.79/7,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.68

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