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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,873.96, 11,810.88 and 2,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,873.96, 11,810.88 and 2,030.56 is: 3,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,873.96 : 11,810.88 = 2,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,873.96/11,810.88 = 2,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,873.96x = 11,810.88 × 2,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,873.96x = 23,982,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,700.49/7,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.82

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