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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.03, 11,808.08 and 2,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.03, 11,808.08 and 2,028.20 is: 3,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.03 : 11,808.08 = 2,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.03/11,808.08 = 2,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.03x = 11,808.08 × 2,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.03x = 23,949,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949,078.67/7,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.30

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