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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.61, 11,954.76 and 2,703.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.61, 11,954.76 and 2,703.34 is: 4,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.61 : 11,954.76 = 2,703.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.61/11,954.76 = 2,703.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.61x = 11,954.76 × 2,703.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.61x = 32,317,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,780.90/7,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.64

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