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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,886.88, 11,829.38 and 2,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,886.88, 11,829.38 and 2,043.02 is: 3,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886.88 : 11,829.38 = 2,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886.88/11,829.38 = 2,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886.88x = 11,829.38 × 2,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886.88x = 24,167,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167,659.93/7,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.29

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