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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.53, 11,966.33 and 2,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.53, 11,966.33 and 2,713.61 is: 4,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.53 : 11,966.33 = 2,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.53/11,966.33 = 2,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.53x = 11,966.33 × 2,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.53x = 32,471,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471,939.18/7,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.37

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