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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.92, 11,800.96 and 2,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.92, 11,800.96 and 2,024.06 is: 3,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.92 : 11,800.96 = 2,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.92/11,800.96 = 2,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.92x = 11,800.96 × 2,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.92x = 23,885,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,851.10/7,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.85

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