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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.57, 11,897.90 and 2,089.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.57, 11,897.90 and 2,089.63 is: 3,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.57 : 11,897.90 = 2,089.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.57/11,897.90 = 2,089.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.57x = 11,897.90 × 2,089.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.57x = 24,862,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862,208.78/7,932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.19

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