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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.90, 11,901.16 and 2,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.90, 11,901.16 and 2,738.76 is: 4,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.90 : 11,901.16 = 2,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.90/11,901.16 = 2,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.90x = 11,901.16 × 2,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.90x = 32,594,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594,420.96/7,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.76

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