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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.66, 11,889.90 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.66, 11,889.90 and 2,083.32 is: 3,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.66 : 11,889.90 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.66/11,889.90 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.66x = 11,889.90 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.66x = 24,770,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,466.47/7,926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.96

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