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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,953.83, 11,930.73 and 2,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,953.83, 11,930.73 and 2,109.98 is: 3,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,953.83 : 11,930.73 = 2,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,953.83/11,930.73 = 2,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,953.83x = 11,930.73 × 2,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,953.83x = 25,173,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,601.69/7,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.97

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