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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.23, 11,894.34 and 2,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.23, 11,894.34 and 2,663.82 is: 3,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.23 : 11,894.34 = 2,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.23/11,894.34 = 2,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.23x = 11,894.34 × 2,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.23x = 31,684,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684,380.78/7,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.90

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