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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.94, 11,911.71 and 2,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.94, 11,911.71 and 2,676.19 is: 4,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.94 : 11,911.71 = 2,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.94/11,911.71 = 2,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.94x = 11,911.71 × 2,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.94x = 31,877,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877,986.72/7,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.39

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