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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.66, 11,913.20 and 2,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.66, 11,913.20 and 2,098.27 is: 3,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.66 : 11,913.20 = 2,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.66/11,913.20 = 2,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.66x = 11,913.20 × 2,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.66x = 24,997,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,997,122.43/7,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.60

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