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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.74, 11,797.22 and 2,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.74, 11,797.22 and 2,021.36 is: 3,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.74 : 11,797.22 = 2,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.74/11,797.22 = 2,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.74x = 11,797.22 × 2,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.74x = 23,846,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846,374.69/7,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.06

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