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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.68, 11,936.56 and 2,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.68, 11,936.56 and 2,692.74 is: 4,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.68 : 11,936.56 = 2,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.68/11,936.56 = 2,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.68x = 11,936.56 × 2,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.68x = 32,142,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,052.57/7,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.12

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