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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.94, 11,933.83 and 2,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.94, 11,933.83 and 2,691.54 is: 4,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.94 : 11,933.83 = 2,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.94/11,933.83 = 2,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.94x = 11,933.83 × 2,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.94x = 32,120,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,380.80/7,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.27

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