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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.67, 11,927.48 and 2,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.67, 11,927.48 and 2,757.54 is: 4,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.67 : 11,927.48 = 2,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.67/11,927.48 = 2,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.67x = 11,927.48 × 2,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.67x = 32,890,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890,489.41/7,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.30

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