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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,937.52, 11,906.28 and 2,094.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,937.52, 11,906.28 and 2,094.59 is: 3,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,937.52 : 11,906.28 = 2,094.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,937.52/11,906.28 = 2,094.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,937.52x = 11,906.28 × 2,094.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,937.52x = 24,938,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,715.49/7,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.88

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