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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.46, 11,921.33 and 2,105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.46, 11,921.33 and 2,105.66 is: 3,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.46 : 11,921.33 = 2,105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.46/11,921.33 = 2,105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.46x = 11,921.33 × 2,105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.46x = 25,102,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,267.73/7,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.13

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