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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.77, 11,936.67 and 2,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.77, 11,936.67 and 2,760 is: 4,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.77 : 11,936.67 = 2,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.77/11,936.67 = 2,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.77x = 11,936.67 × 2,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.77x = 32,945,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945,209.20/7,957.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.01

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