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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.13, 11,926.64 and 2,107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.13, 11,926.64 and 2,107.69 is: 3,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.13 : 11,926.64 = 2,107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.13/11,926.64 = 2,107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.13x = 11,926.64 × 2,107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.13x = 25,137,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137,635.31/7,951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.52

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