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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.39, 11,945.27 and 2,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.39, 11,945.27 and 2,697.14 is: 4,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.39 : 11,945.27 = 2,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.39/11,945.27 = 2,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.39x = 11,945.27 × 2,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.39x = 32,217,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217,992.32/7,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.27

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