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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.38, 11,943.82 and 2,039.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.38, 11,943.82 and 2,039.31 is: 3,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.38 : 11,943.82 = 2,039.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.38/11,943.82 = 2,039.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.38x = 11,943.82 × 2,039.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.38x = 24,357,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,091.85/7,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.02

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