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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.96, 11,920.55 and 2,103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.96, 11,920.55 and 2,103.53 is: 3,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.96 : 11,920.55 = 2,103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.96/11,920.55 = 2,103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.96x = 11,920.55 × 2,103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.96x = 25,075,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075,164.42/7,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.32

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