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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.59, 11,886.29 and 2,992.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.59, 11,886.29 and 2,992.73 is: 4,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.59 : 11,886.29 = 2,992.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.59/11,886.29 = 2,992.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.59x = 11,886.29 × 2,992.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.59x = 35,572,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572,477.19/7,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.74

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