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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.93, 11,841.32 and 2,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.93, 11,841.32 and 2,629.52 is: 3,943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.93 : 11,841.32 = 2,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.93/11,841.32 = 2,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.93x = 11,841.32 × 2,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.93x = 31,136,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136,987.77/7,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.42

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