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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.16, 11,913.36 and 2,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.16, 11,913.36 and 2,747.44 is: 4,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.16 : 11,913.36 = 2,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.16/11,913.36 = 2,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.16x = 11,913.36 × 2,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.16x = 32,731,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731,241.80/7,941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.72

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