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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.98, 11,825.96 and 2,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.98, 11,825.96 and 2,040.12 is: 3,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.98 : 11,825.96 = 2,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.98/11,825.96 = 2,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.98x = 11,825.96 × 2,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.98x = 24,126,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,377.52/7,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.18

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