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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,923.72, 11,885.58 and 2,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,923.72, 11,885.58 and 2,080.32 is: 3,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,923.72 : 11,885.58 = 2,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,923.72/11,885.58 = 2,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,923.72x = 11,885.58 × 2,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,923.72x = 24,725,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,809.79/7,923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.48

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