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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.06, 11,794.59 and 2,019.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.06, 11,794.59 and 2,019.67 is: 3,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.06 : 11,794.59 = 2,019.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.06/11,794.59 = 2,019.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.06x = 11,794.59 × 2,019.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.06x = 23,821,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,179.59/7,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.51

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