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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.13, 11,935.71 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.13, 11,935.71 and 2,763 is: 4,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.13 : 11,935.71 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.13/11,935.71 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.13x = 11,935.71 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.13x = 32,978,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978,366.73/7,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.51

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