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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.68, 11,944.04 and 2,697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.68, 11,944.04 and 2,697.72 is: 4,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.68 : 11,944.04 = 2,697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.68/11,944.04 = 2,697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.68x = 11,944.04 × 2,697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.68x = 32,221,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,675.59/7,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.59

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