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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.44, 11,899.47 and 2,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.44, 11,899.47 and 2,089.46 is: 3,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.44 : 11,899.47 = 2,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.44/11,899.47 = 2,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.44x = 11,899.47 × 2,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.44x = 24,863,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863,466.59/7,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.40

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