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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.47, 11,795.91 and 2,020.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.47, 11,795.91 and 2,020.13 is: 3,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.47 : 11,795.91 = 2,020.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.47/11,795.91 = 2,020.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.47x = 11,795.91 × 2,020.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.47x = 23,829,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,271.67/7,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.38

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