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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,944.46, 11,915.34 and 2,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,944.46, 11,915.34 and 2,101.66 is: 3,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,944.46 : 11,915.34 = 2,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,944.46/11,915.34 = 2,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,944.46x = 11,915.34 × 2,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,944.46x = 25,041,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,993.46/7,944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.13

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