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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.54, 11,944.89 and 2,767.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.54, 11,944.89 and 2,767.74 is: 4,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.54 : 11,944.89 = 2,767.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.54/11,944.89 = 2,767.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.54x = 11,944.89 × 2,767.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.54x = 33,060,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060,349.85/7,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.99

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