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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.52, 11,924.42 and 2,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.52, 11,924.42 and 2,107.72 is: 3,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.52 : 11,924.42 = 2,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.52/11,924.42 = 2,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.52x = 11,924.42 × 2,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.52x = 25,133,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133,338.52/7,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.22

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