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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.55, 11,943.77 and 2,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.55, 11,943.77 and 2,039.42 is: 3,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.55 : 11,943.77 = 2,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.55/11,943.77 = 2,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.55x = 11,943.77 × 2,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.55x = 24,358,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,398.37/7,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.12

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