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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,937.83, 11,905.84 and 2,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,937.83, 11,905.84 and 2,094.90 is: 3,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,937.83 : 11,905.84 = 2,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,937.83/11,905.84 = 2,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,937.83x = 11,905.84 × 2,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,937.83x = 24,941,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,941,503.98/7,937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.11

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