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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.22, 11,850.36 and 2,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.22, 11,850.36 and 2,057.46 is: 3,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.22 : 11,850.36 = 2,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.22/11,850.36 = 2,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.22x = 11,850.36 × 2,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.22x = 24,381,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,641.69/7,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.81

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