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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.67, 11,949.44 and 2,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.67, 11,949.44 and 2,701.26 is: 4,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.67 : 11,949.44 = 2,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.67/11,949.44 = 2,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.67x = 11,949.44 × 2,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.67x = 32,278,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,530.79/7,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.70

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