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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.91, 11,928.33 and 2,686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.91, 11,928.33 and 2,686.46 is: 4,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.91 : 11,928.33 = 2,686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.91/11,928.33 = 2,686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.91x = 11,928.33 × 2,686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.91x = 32,044,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,921.77/7,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.84

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