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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.04, 11,942.30 and 2,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.04, 11,942.30 and 2,766.44 is: 4,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.04 : 11,942.30 = 2,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.04/11,942.30 = 2,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.04x = 11,942.30 × 2,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.04x = 33,037,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,037,656.41/7,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.44

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