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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,939.40, 11,909.04 and 2,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,939.40, 11,909.04 and 2,392.72 is: 3,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,939.40 : 11,909.04 = 2,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,939.40/11,909.04 = 2,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,939.40x = 11,909.04 × 2,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,939.40x = 28,494,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,998.19/7,939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.06

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