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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.23, 11,914.02 and 2,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.23, 11,914.02 and 2,098.76 is: 3,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.23 : 11,914.02 = 2,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.23/11,914.02 = 2,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.23x = 11,914.02 × 2,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.23x = 25,004,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,609.05/7,942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.31

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