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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.74, 11,909.94 and 2,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.74, 11,909.94 and 2,097.76 is: 3,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.74 : 11,909.94 = 2,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.74/11,909.94 = 2,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.74x = 11,909.94 × 2,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.74x = 24,984,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,984,195.73/7,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.33

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