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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.77, 11,920.37 and 2,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.77, 11,920.37 and 2,754 is: 4,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.77 : 11,920.37 = 2,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.77/11,920.37 = 2,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.77x = 11,920.37 × 2,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.77x = 32,828,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828,685.21/7,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.48

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