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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.18, 11,893.91 and 2,085.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.18, 11,893.91 and 2,085.57 is: 3,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.18 : 11,893.91 = 2,085.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.18/11,893.91 = 2,085.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.18x = 11,893.91 × 2,085.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.18x = 24,805,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805,571.45/7,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.39

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