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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.93, 11,945.83 and 2,040.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.93, 11,945.83 and 2,040.81 is: 3,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.93 : 11,945.83 = 2,040.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.93/11,945.83 = 2,040.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.93x = 11,945.83 × 2,040.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.93x = 24,379,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,099.39/7,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.19

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