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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.38, 11,930.66 and 2,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.38, 11,930.66 and 2,111.45 is: 3,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.38 : 11,930.66 = 2,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.38/11,930.66 = 2,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.38x = 11,930.66 × 2,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.38x = 25,190,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,921.85/7,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.92

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