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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.39, 11,849.10 and 2,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.39, 11,849.10 and 2,056.05 is: 3,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.39 : 11,849.10 = 2,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.39/11,849.10 = 2,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.39x = 11,849.10 × 2,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.39x = 24,362,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,342.06/7,899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.08

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