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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.82, 11,926.91 and 2,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.82, 11,926.91 and 2,109.02 is: 3,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.82 : 11,926.91 = 2,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.82/11,926.91 = 2,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.82x = 11,926.91 × 2,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.82x = 25,154,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,037.37/7,951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.31

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