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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.13, 11,934.78 and 2,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.13, 11,934.78 and 2,114.19 is: 3,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.13 : 11,934.78 = 2,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.13/11,934.78 = 2,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.13x = 11,934.78 × 2,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.13x = 25,232,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,392.53/7,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.04

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