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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,936.83, 11,904.29 and 2,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,936.83, 11,904.29 and 2,093.88 is: 3,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,936.83 : 11,904.29 = 2,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,936.83/11,904.29 = 2,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,936.83x = 11,904.29 × 2,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,936.83x = 24,926,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,926,144.28/7,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.57

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