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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.72, 11,910.17 and 2,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.72, 11,910.17 and 2,097.79 is: 3,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.72 : 11,910.17 = 2,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.72/11,910.17 = 2,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.72x = 11,910.17 × 2,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.72x = 24,985,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985,035.52/7,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.44

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