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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,957.52, 11,936.48 and 2,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,957.52, 11,936.48 and 2,114.12 is: 3,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,957.52 : 11,936.48 = 2,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,957.52/11,936.48 = 2,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,957.52x = 11,936.48 × 2,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,957.52x = 25,235,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,151.10/7,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.23

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