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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,898.45, 11,846.66 and 2,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,898.45, 11,846.66 and 2,055.51 is: 3,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,898.45 : 11,846.66 = 2,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,898.45/11,846.66 = 2,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,898.45x = 11,846.66 × 2,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,898.45x = 24,350,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,917.82/7,898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.00

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