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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.28, 11,952.36 and 2,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.28, 11,952.36 and 2,774.14 is: 4,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.28 : 11,952.36 = 2,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.28/11,952.36 = 2,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.28x = 11,952.36 × 2,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.28x = 33,157,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157,519.97/7,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.19

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