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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.40, 11,919.60 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.40, 11,919.60 and 2,103.60 is: 3,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.40 : 11,919.60 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.40/11,919.60 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.40x = 11,919.60 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.40x = 25,074,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074,070.56/7,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.40

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