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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.16, 11,892.78 and 2,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.16, 11,892.78 and 2,086.22 is: 3,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.16 : 11,892.78 = 2,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.16/11,892.78 = 2,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.16x = 11,892.78 × 2,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.16x = 24,810,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810,955.49/7,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.08

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