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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.60, 11,939.76 and 2,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.60, 11,939.76 and 2,695.19 is: 4,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.60 : 11,939.76 = 2,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.60/11,939.76 = 2,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.60x = 11,939.76 × 2,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.60x = 32,179,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,862.06/7,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.89

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