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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.80, 11,797.56 and 2,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.80, 11,797.56 and 2,021.28 is: 3,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.80 : 11,797.56 = 2,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.80/11,797.56 = 2,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.80x = 11,797.56 × 2,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.80x = 23,846,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846,172.08/7,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.01

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