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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,861.91, 11,792.86 and 2,018.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,861.91, 11,792.86 and 2,018.52 is: 3,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,861.91 : 11,792.86 = 2,018.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,861.91/11,792.86 = 2,018.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,861.91x = 11,792.86 × 2,018.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,861.91x = 23,804,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,118.72/7,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.78

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