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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.54, 11,920.37 and 2,104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.54, 11,920.37 and 2,104.61 is: 3,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.54 : 11,920.37 = 2,104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.54/11,920.37 = 2,104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.54x = 11,920.37 × 2,104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.54x = 25,087,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,659.78/7,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.66

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