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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.36, 11,897.61 and 2,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.36, 11,897.61 and 2,089.43 is: 3,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.36 : 11,897.61 = 2,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.36/11,897.61 = 2,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.36x = 11,897.61 × 2,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.36x = 24,859,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,859,163.77/7,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.89

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