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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.96, 11,783.76 and 2,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.96, 11,783.76 and 2,013.08 is: 3,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.96 : 11,783.76 = 2,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.96/11,783.76 = 2,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.96x = 11,783.76 × 2,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.96x = 23,721,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721,651.58/7,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.57

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