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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,937.64, 11,905.55 and 2,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,937.64, 11,905.55 and 2,094.71 is: 3,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,937.64 : 11,905.55 = 2,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,937.64/11,905.55 = 2,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,937.64x = 11,905.55 × 2,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,937.64x = 24,938,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,665.00/7,937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.82

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