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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.68, 11,933.16 and 2,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.68, 11,933.16 and 2,761.96 is: 4,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.68 : 11,933.16 = 2,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.68/11,933.16 = 2,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.68x = 11,933.16 × 2,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.68x = 32,958,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958,910.59/7,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.82

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