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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.88, 11,947.64 and 2,700.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.88, 11,947.64 and 2,700.81 is: 4,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.88 : 11,947.64 = 2,700.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.88/11,947.64 = 2,700.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.88x = 11,947.64 × 2,700.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.88x = 32,268,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,292.08/7,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.81

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