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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.38, 11,802.64 and 2,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.38, 11,802.64 and 2,024.82 is: 3,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.38 : 11,802.64 = 2,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.38/11,802.64 = 2,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.38x = 11,802.64 × 2,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.38x = 23,898,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898,221.52/7,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.25

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