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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.89, 11,788.33 and 2,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.89, 11,788.33 and 2,015.50 is: 3,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.89 : 11,788.33 = 2,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.89/11,788.33 = 2,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.89x = 11,788.33 × 2,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.89x = 23,759,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,315.09/7,858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.24

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