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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.43, 11,924.73 and 2,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.43, 11,924.73 and 2,106 is: 3,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.43 : 11,924.73 = 2,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.43/11,924.73 = 2,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.43x = 11,924.73 × 2,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.43x = 25,113,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113,481.38/7,949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.15

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