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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.42, 11,787.55 and 2,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.42, 11,787.55 and 2,014.94 is: 3,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.42 : 11,787.55 = 2,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.42/11,787.55 = 2,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.42x = 11,787.55 × 2,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.42x = 23,751,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751,206.00/7,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.39

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