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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.76, 11,802.32 and 2,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.76, 11,802.32 and 2,024.32 is: 3,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.76 : 11,802.32 = 2,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.76/11,802.32 = 2,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.76x = 11,802.32 × 2,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.76x = 23,891,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,672.42/7,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.65

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