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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.72, 11,929.41 and 2,687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.72, 11,929.41 and 2,687.85 is: 4,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.72 : 11,929.41 = 2,687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.72/11,929.41 = 2,687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.72x = 11,929.41 × 2,687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.72x = 32,064,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064,464.67/7,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.89

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