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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.32, 11,931.63 and 2,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.32, 11,931.63 and 2,110.98 is: 3,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.32 : 11,931.63 = 2,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.32/11,931.63 = 2,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.32x = 11,931.63 × 2,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.32x = 25,187,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,432.30/7,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.51

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