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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.66, 11,954.61 and 2,778.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.66, 11,954.61 and 2,778.18 is: 4,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.66 : 11,954.61 = 2,778.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.66/11,954.61 = 2,778.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.66x = 11,954.61 × 2,778.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.66x = 33,212,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212,058.41/7,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.83

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