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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.31, 11,788.18 and 2,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.31, 11,788.18 and 2,014.97 is: 3,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.31 : 11,788.18 = 2,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.31/11,788.18 = 2,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.31x = 11,788.18 × 2,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.31x = 23,752,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,853.49/7,858.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.64

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