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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,936.74, 11,903.94 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,936.74, 11,903.94 and 2,093.76 is: 3,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,936.74 : 11,903.94 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,936.74/11,903.94 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,936.74x = 11,903.94 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,936.74x = 24,923,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923,993.41/7,936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.33

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