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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.74, 11,896.43 and 2,383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.74, 11,896.43 and 2,383.19 is: 3,575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.74 : 11,896.43 = 2,383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.74/11,896.43 = 2,383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.74x = 11,896.43 × 2,383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.74x = 28,351,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351,453.01/7,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.33

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