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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.50, 11,936.70 and 2,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.50, 11,936.70 and 2,114.16 is: 3,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.50 : 11,936.70 = 2,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.50/11,936.70 = 2,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.50x = 11,936.70 × 2,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.50x = 25,236,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236,093.67/7,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.36

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