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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.73, 11,896.59 and 2,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.73, 11,896.59 and 2,665.32 is: 3,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.73 : 11,896.59 = 2,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.73/11,896.59 = 2,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.73x = 11,896.59 × 2,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.73x = 31,708,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,219.26/7,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.15

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