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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.87, 11,797.40 and 2,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.87, 11,797.40 and 2,021.32 is: 3,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.87 : 11,797.40 = 2,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.87/11,797.40 = 2,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.87x = 11,797.40 × 2,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.87x = 23,846,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846,320.57/7,864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.00

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