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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.91, 11,931.50 and 2,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.91, 11,931.50 and 2,758.79 is: 4,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.91 : 11,931.50 = 2,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.91/11,931.50 = 2,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.91x = 11,931.50 × 2,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.91x = 32,916,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916,502.89/7,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.93

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