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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,953.96, 11,931.51 and 2,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,953.96, 11,931.51 and 2,110.50 is: 3,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,953.96 : 11,931.51 = 2,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,953.96/11,931.51 = 2,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,953.96x = 11,931.51 × 2,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,953.96x = 25,181,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,181,451.86/7,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.90

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