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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.44, 11,888.76 and 2,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.44, 11,888.76 and 2,083.51 is: 3,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.44 : 11,888.76 = 2,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.44/11,888.76 = 2,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.44x = 11,888.76 × 2,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.44x = 24,770,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,290.90/7,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.02

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