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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,884.87, 11,826.39 and 2,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,884.87, 11,826.39 and 2,041.02 is: 3,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,884.87 : 11,826.39 = 2,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,884.87/11,826.39 = 2,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,884.87x = 11,826.39 × 2,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,884.87x = 24,137,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,898.52/7,884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.29

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