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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.71, 11,902.90 and 7,897.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.71, 11,902.90 and 7,897.71 is: 11,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.71 : 11,902.90 = 7,897.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.71/11,902.90 = 7,897.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.71x = 11,902.90 × 7,897.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.71x = 94,005,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005,652.36/7,897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.90

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