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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.18, 11,888.28 and 2,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.18, 11,888.28 and 2,661 is: 3,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.18 : 11,888.28 = 2,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.18/11,888.28 = 2,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.18x = 11,888.28 × 2,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.18x = 31,634,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,634,713.08/7,926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.17

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