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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.58, 11,897.92 and 2,089.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.58, 11,897.92 and 2,089.65 is: 3,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.58 : 11,897.92 = 2,089.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.58/11,897.92 = 2,089.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.58x = 11,897.92 × 2,089.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.58x = 24,862,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862,488.53/7,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.22

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