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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.86, 11,896.88 and 2,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.86, 11,896.88 and 2,383.76 is: 3,575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.86 : 11,896.88 = 2,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.86/11,896.88 = 2,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.86x = 11,896.88 × 2,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.86x = 28,359,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359,306.67/7,930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.82

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