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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,928.63, 11,892.48 and 2,381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,928.63, 11,892.48 and 2,381.85 is: 3,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,928.63 : 11,892.48 = 2,381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,928.63/11,892.48 = 2,381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,928.63x = 11,892.48 × 2,381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,928.63x = 28,326,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326,103.49/7,928.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.64

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