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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.52, 11,930.10 and 2,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.52, 11,930.10 and 2,688.02 is: 4,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.52 : 11,930.10 = 2,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.52/11,930.10 = 2,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.52x = 11,930.10 × 2,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.52x = 32,068,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068,347.40/7,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.48

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