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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.91, 11,929.83 and 2,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.91, 11,929.83 and 2,687.46 is: 4,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.91 : 11,929.83 = 2,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.91/11,929.83 = 2,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.91x = 11,929.83 × 2,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.91x = 32,060,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,940.93/7,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.35

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