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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.73, 11,920.77 and 2,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.73, 11,920.77 and 2,103.26 is: 3,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.73 : 11,920.77 = 2,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.73/11,920.77 = 2,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.73x = 11,920.77 × 2,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.73x = 25,072,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,419.11/7,946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.06

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