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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.49, 11,898.84 and 2,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.49, 11,898.84 and 2,089.15 is: 3,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.49 : 11,898.84 = 2,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.49/11,898.84 = 2,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.49x = 11,898.84 × 2,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.49x = 24,858,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,461.59/7,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.75

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