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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.03, 11,812.59 and 2,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.03, 11,812.59 and 2,031.21 is: 3,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.03 : 11,812.59 = 2,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.03/11,812.59 = 2,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.03x = 11,812.59 × 2,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.03x = 23,993,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993,850.93/7,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.83

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