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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.98, 11,907.63 and 2,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.98, 11,907.63 and 2,393.29 is: 3,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.98 : 11,907.63 = 2,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.98/11,907.63 = 2,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.98x = 11,907.63 × 2,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.98x = 28,498,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,411.80/7,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.78

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