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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.97, 11,960.73 and 2,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.97, 11,960.73 and 2,710.08 is: 4,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.97 : 11,960.73 = 2,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.97/11,960.73 = 2,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.97x = 11,960.73 × 2,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.97x = 32,414,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,535.16/7,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.51

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