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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.64, 11,950.88 and 2,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.64, 11,950.88 and 2,771.52 is: 4,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.64 : 11,950.88 = 2,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.64/11,950.88 = 2,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.64x = 11,950.88 × 2,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.64x = 33,122,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,102.94/7,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.12

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