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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.90, 11,893.90 and 2,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.90, 11,893.90 and 2,086.97 is: 3,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.90 : 11,893.90 = 2,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.90/11,893.90 = 2,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.90x = 11,893.90 × 2,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.90x = 24,822,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,822,212.48/7,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.20

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