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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.74, 11,785.21 and 2,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.74, 11,785.21 and 2,013.20 is: 3,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.74 : 11,785.21 = 2,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.74/11,785.21 = 2,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.74x = 11,785.21 × 2,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.74x = 23,725,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,920.81/7,856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.82

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