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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.83, 11,963.40 and 2,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.83, 11,963.40 and 2,710.63 is: 4,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.83 : 11,963.40 = 2,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.83/11,963.40 = 2,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.83x = 11,963.40 × 2,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.83x = 32,428,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,355.73/7,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.83

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