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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.89, 11,942.68 and 2,767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.89, 11,942.68 and 2,767.63 is: 4,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.89 : 11,942.68 = 2,767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.89/11,942.68 = 2,767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.89x = 11,942.68 × 2,767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.89x = 33,052,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,052,919.45/7,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.39

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