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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.02, 11,784.44 and 2,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.02, 11,784.44 and 2,012.68 is: 3,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.02 : 11,784.44 = 2,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.02/11,784.44 = 2,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.02x = 11,784.44 × 2,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.02x = 23,718,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718,306.70/7,856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.13

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