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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.62, 11,824.51 and 2,039.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.62, 11,824.51 and 2,039.77 is: 3,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.62 : 11,824.51 = 2,039.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.62/11,824.51 = 2,039.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.62x = 11,824.51 × 2,039.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.62x = 24,119,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,280.76/7,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.42

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