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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.14, 11,894.40 and 2,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.14, 11,894.40 and 2,086.80 is: 3,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.14 : 11,894.40 = 2,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.14/11,894.40 = 2,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.14x = 11,894.40 × 2,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.14x = 24,821,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,233.92/7,930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.99

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