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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.63, 11,944.24 and 2,696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.63, 11,944.24 and 2,696.34 is: 4,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.63 : 11,944.24 = 2,696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.63/11,944.24 = 2,696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.63x = 11,944.24 × 2,696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.63x = 32,205,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,725.34/7,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.12

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