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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.88, 11,932.90 and 2,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.88, 11,932.90 and 2,112.96 is: 3,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.88 : 11,932.90 = 2,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.88/11,932.90 = 2,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.88x = 11,932.90 × 2,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.88x = 25,213,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213,740.38/7,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.20

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