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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.23, 11,848.06 and 2,055.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.23, 11,848.06 and 2,055.85 is: 3,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.23 : 11,848.06 = 2,055.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.23/11,848.06 = 2,055.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.23x = 11,848.06 × 2,055.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.23x = 24,357,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,807.10/7,899.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.57

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