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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.84, 11,946.42 and 2,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.84, 11,946.42 and 2,774.04 is: 4,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.84 : 11,946.42 = 2,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.84/11,946.42 = 2,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.84x = 11,946.42 × 2,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.84x = 33,139,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,139,846.94/7,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.68

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