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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.53, 11,939.73 and 2,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.53, 11,939.73 and 2,693.89 is: 4,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.53 : 11,939.73 = 2,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.53/11,939.73 = 2,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.53x = 11,939.73 × 2,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.53x = 32,164,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,319.25/7,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.49

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