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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.66, 11,865.99 and 2,981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.66, 11,865.99 and 2,981.41 is: 4,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.66 : 11,865.99 = 2,981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.66/11,865.99 = 2,981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.66x = 11,865.99 × 2,981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.66x = 35,377,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377,362.76/7,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.11

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