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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,884.74, 11,827.42 and 2,041.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,884.74, 11,827.42 and 2,041.37 is: 3,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,884.74 : 11,827.42 = 2,041.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,884.74/11,827.42 = 2,041.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,884.74x = 11,827.42 × 2,041.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,884.74x = 24,144,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,120.48/7,884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.13

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