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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.49, 11,946.33 and 2,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.49, 11,946.33 and 2,697.48 is: 4,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.49 : 11,946.33 = 2,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.49/11,946.33 = 2,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.49x = 11,946.33 × 2,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.49x = 32,224,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,986.25/7,964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.08

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