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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,927.08, 11,889.27 and 2,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,927.08, 11,889.27 and 2,083.74 is: 3,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,927.08 : 11,889.27 = 2,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,927.08/11,889.27 = 2,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,927.08x = 11,889.27 × 2,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,927.08x = 24,774,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,147.47/7,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.26

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