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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,953.89, 11,929.91 and 2,110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,953.89, 11,929.91 and 2,110.95 is: 3,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,953.89 : 11,929.91 = 2,110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,953.89/11,929.91 = 2,110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,953.89x = 11,929.91 × 2,110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,953.89x = 25,183,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,432.96/7,953.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.18

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