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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,861.02, 11,791.95 and 2,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,861.02, 11,791.95 and 2,017.68 is: 3,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,861.02 : 11,791.95 = 2,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,861.02/11,791.95 = 2,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,861.02x = 11,791.95 × 2,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,861.02x = 23,792,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,381.68/7,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.63

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