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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.08, 11,800.62 and 2,024.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.08, 11,800.62 and 2,024.16 is: 3,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.08 : 11,800.62 = 2,024.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.08/11,800.62 = 2,024.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.08x = 11,800.62 × 2,024.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.08x = 23,886,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886,342.98/7,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.24

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