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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.68, 11,937.96 and 2,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.68, 11,937.96 and 2,762.16 is: 4,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.68 : 11,937.96 = 2,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.68/11,937.96 = 2,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.68x = 11,937.96 × 2,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.68x = 32,974,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974,555.59/7,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.74

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