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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.41, 11,796.62 and 2,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.41, 11,796.62 and 2,021.02 is: 3,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.41 : 11,796.62 = 2,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.41/11,796.62 = 2,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.41x = 11,796.62 × 2,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.41x = 23,841,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,841,204.95/7,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.53

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