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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,884.38, 11,826.81 and 2,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,884.38, 11,826.81 and 2,041.01 is: 3,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,884.38 : 11,826.81 = 2,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,884.38/11,826.81 = 2,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,884.38x = 11,826.81 × 2,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,884.38x = 24,138,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,622.69/7,884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.57

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