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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,857.52, 11,786.70 and 2,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,857.52, 11,786.70 and 2,014.18 is: 3,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,857.52 : 11,786.70 = 2,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,857.52/11,786.70 = 2,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,857.52x = 11,786.70 × 2,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,857.52x = 23,740,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,535.41/7,857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.38

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