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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.84, 11,923.36 and 2,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.84, 11,923.36 and 2,753.52 is: 4,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.84 : 11,923.36 = 2,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.84/11,923.36 = 2,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.84x = 11,923.36 × 2,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.84x = 32,831,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831,210.23/7,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.31

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