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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.36, 11,951.05 and 2,629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.36, 11,951.05 and 2,629.85 is: 3,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.36 : 11,951.05 = 2,629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.36/11,951.05 = 2,629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.36x = 11,951.05 × 2,629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.36x = 31,429,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429,468.84/7,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.27

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