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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.12, 11,931.48 and 2,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.12, 11,931.48 and 2,110.78 is: 3,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.12 : 11,931.48 = 2,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.12/11,931.48 = 2,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.12x = 11,931.48 × 2,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.12x = 25,184,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,659.14/7,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.24

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