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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,898.20, 11,847.50 and 2,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,898.20, 11,847.50 and 2,055.08 is: 3,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,898.20 : 11,847.50 = 2,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,898.20/11,847.50 = 2,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,898.20x = 11,847.50 × 2,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,898.20x = 24,347,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347,560.30/7,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.67

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