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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.26, 11,931.61 and 2,110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.26, 11,931.61 and 2,110.87 is: 3,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.26 : 11,931.61 = 2,110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.26/11,931.61 = 2,110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.26x = 11,931.61 × 2,110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.26x = 25,186,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,186,077.60/7,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.36

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