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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,935.96, 11,903.96 and 2,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,935.96, 11,903.96 and 2,389.32 is: 3,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,935.96 : 11,903.96 = 2,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,935.96/11,903.96 = 2,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,935.96x = 11,903.96 × 2,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,935.96x = 28,442,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442,369.71/7,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.99

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