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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,936.29, 11,904.44 and 2,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,936.29, 11,904.44 and 2,389.59 is: 3,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,936.29 : 11,904.44 = 2,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,936.29/11,904.44 = 2,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,936.29x = 11,904.44 × 2,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,936.29x = 28,446,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,718.83/7,936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.39

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