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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.98, 11,926.44 and 2,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.98, 11,926.44 and 2,107.59 is: 3,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.98 : 11,926.44 = 2,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.98/11,926.44 = 2,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.98x = 11,926.44 × 2,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.98x = 25,136,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136,045.68/7,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.38

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