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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.01, 11,941.71 and 2,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.01, 11,941.71 and 2,117.76 is: 3,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.01 : 11,941.71 = 2,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.01/11,941.71 = 2,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.01x = 11,941.71 × 2,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.01x = 25,289,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,675.77/7,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.69

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