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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.04, 11,926.64 and 2,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.04, 11,926.64 and 2,108.24 is: 3,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.04 : 11,926.64 = 2,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.04/11,926.64 = 2,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.04x = 11,926.64 × 2,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.04x = 25,144,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,219.51/7,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.38

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