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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.49, 11,941.63 and 2,696.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.49, 11,941.63 and 2,696.29 is: 4,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.49 : 11,941.63 = 2,696.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.49/11,941.63 = 2,696.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.49x = 11,941.63 × 2,696.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.49x = 32,198,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198,060.96/7,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.23

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