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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.72, 11,962.14 and 2,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.72, 11,962.14 and 2,783.08 is: 4,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.72 : 11,962.14 = 2,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.72/11,962.14 = 2,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.72x = 11,962.14 × 2,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.72x = 33,291,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291,592.59/7,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.12

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