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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,884.63, 11,827.62 and 2,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,884.63, 11,827.62 and 2,041.35 is: 3,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,884.63 : 11,827.62 = 2,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,884.63/11,827.62 = 2,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,884.63x = 11,827.62 × 2,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,884.63x = 24,144,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,312.09/7,884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.20

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