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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.64, 11,944.86 and 2,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.64, 11,944.86 and 2,699.12 is: 4,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.64 : 11,944.86 = 2,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.64/11,944.86 = 2,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.64x = 11,944.86 × 2,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.64x = 32,240,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240,610.52/7,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.48

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