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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.83, 11,914.33 and 2,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.83, 11,914.33 and 2,396.22 is: 3,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.83 : 11,914.33 = 2,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.83/11,914.33 = 2,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.83x = 11,914.33 × 2,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.83x = 28,549,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549,349.84/7,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.36

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