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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,931.49, 11,897.34 and 2,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,931.49, 11,897.34 and 2,088.15 is: 3,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,931.49 : 11,897.34 = 2,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,931.49/11,897.34 = 2,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,931.49x = 11,897.34 × 2,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,931.49x = 24,843,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,430.52/7,931.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.25

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