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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.52, 11,948.28 and 2,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.52, 11,948.28 and 2,771.38 is: 4,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.52 : 11,948.28 = 2,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.52/11,948.28 = 2,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.52x = 11,948.28 × 2,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.52x = 33,113,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113,224.23/7,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.07

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