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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.52, 11,927.46 and 2,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.52, 11,927.46 and 2,109.24 is: 3,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.52 : 11,927.46 = 2,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.52/11,927.46 = 2,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.52x = 11,927.46 × 2,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.52x = 25,157,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,875.73/7,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.51

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