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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.46, 11,942.31 and 2,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.46, 11,942.31 and 2,697.62 is: 4,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.46 : 11,942.31 = 2,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.46/11,942.31 = 2,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.46x = 11,942.31 × 2,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.46x = 32,215,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215,814.30/7,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.45

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