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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,933.74, 11,901.21 and 2,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,933.74, 11,901.21 and 2,386.68 is: 3,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,933.74 : 11,901.21 = 2,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,933.74/11,901.21 = 2,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,933.74x = 11,901.21 × 2,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,933.74x = 28,404,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,404,379.88/7,933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.20

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