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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.39, 11,889.57 and 2,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.39, 11,889.57 and 2,379.72 is: 3,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.39 : 11,889.57 = 2,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.39/11,889.57 = 2,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.39x = 11,889.57 × 2,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.39x = 28,293,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,847.52/7,926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.58

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