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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.53, 11,918.66 and 2,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.53, 11,918.66 and 2,681.12 is: 4,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.53 : 11,918.66 = 2,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.53/11,918.66 = 2,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.53x = 11,918.66 × 2,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.53x = 31,955,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955,357.70/7,947.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.79

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