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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.59, 11,888.15 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.59, 11,888.15 and 2,729.25 is: 4,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.59 : 11,888.15 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.59/11,888.15 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.59x = 11,888.15 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.59x = 32,445,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,445,719.74/7,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.31

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