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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,931.93, 11,898.48 and 2,088.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,931.93, 11,898.48 and 2,088.50 is: 3,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,931.93 : 11,898.48 = 2,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,931.93/11,898.48 = 2,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,931.93x = 11,898.48 × 2,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,931.93x = 24,849,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,975.48/7,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.90

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