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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.69, 11,941.61 and 2,767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.69, 11,941.61 and 2,767.35 is: 4,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.69 : 11,941.61 = 2,767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.69/11,941.61 = 2,767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.69x = 11,941.61 × 2,767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.69x = 33,046,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046,614.43/7,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.18

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