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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.44, 11,933.72 and 2,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.44, 11,933.72 and 2,112 is: 3,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.44 : 11,933.72 = 2,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.44/11,933.72 = 2,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.44x = 11,933.72 × 2,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.44x = 25,204,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,016.64/7,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.15

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