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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.41, 11,795.12 and 2,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.41, 11,795.12 and 2,020.02 is: 3,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.41 : 11,795.12 = 2,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.41/11,795.12 = 2,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.41x = 11,795.12 × 2,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.41x = 23,826,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826,368.20/7,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.03

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