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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.31, 11,919.48 and 2,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.31, 11,919.48 and 2,752.19 is: 4,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.31 : 11,919.48 = 2,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.31/11,919.48 = 2,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.31x = 11,919.48 × 2,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.31x = 32,804,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804,673.66/7,946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.29

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