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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.24, 11,926.72 and 2,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.24, 11,926.72 and 2,754.88 is: 4,132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.24 : 11,926.72 = 2,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.24/11,926.72 = 2,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.24x = 11,926.72 × 2,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.24x = 32,856,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,682.39/7,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.79

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