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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.74, 11,926.44 and 2,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.74, 11,926.44 and 2,108.76 is: 3,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.74 : 11,926.44 = 2,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.74/11,926.44 = 2,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.74x = 11,926.44 × 2,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.74x = 25,149,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,999.61/7,951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.83

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