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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.52, 11,927.55 and 2,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.52, 11,927.55 and 2,108.72 is: 3,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.52 : 11,927.55 = 2,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.52/11,927.55 = 2,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.52x = 11,927.55 × 2,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.52x = 25,151,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,863.24/7,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.15

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