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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,887.88, 11,831.67 and 2,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,887.88, 11,831.67 and 2,044.45 is: 3,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,887.88 : 11,831.67 = 2,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,887.88/11,831.67 = 2,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,887.88x = 11,831.67 × 2,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,887.88x = 24,189,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,257.73/7,887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.64

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