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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.23, 11,886.95 and 2,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.23, 11,886.95 and 2,080.69 is: 3,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.23 : 11,886.95 = 2,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.23/11,886.95 = 2,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.23x = 11,886.95 × 2,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.23x = 24,733,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733,033.48/7,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.19

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