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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.96, 11,785.40 and 2,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.96, 11,785.40 and 2,013.56 is: 3,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.96 : 11,785.40 = 2,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.96/11,785.40 = 2,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.96x = 11,785.40 × 2,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.96x = 23,730,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,610.02/7,856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.33

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