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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,884.88, 11,827.98 and 2,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,884.88, 11,827.98 and 2,041.60 is: 3,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,884.88 : 11,827.98 = 2,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,884.88/11,827.98 = 2,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,884.88x = 11,827.98 × 2,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,884.88x = 24,148,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,003.97/7,884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.57

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