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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.66, 11,949.45 and 2,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.66, 11,949.45 and 2,629.02 is: 3,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.66 : 11,949.45 = 2,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.66/11,949.45 = 2,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.66x = 11,949.45 × 2,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.66x = 31,415,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415,343.04/7,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.85

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