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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.42, 11,852.07 and 2,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.42, 11,852.07 and 2,058.02 is: 3,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.42 : 11,852.07 = 2,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.42/11,852.07 = 2,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.42x = 11,852.07 × 2,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.42x = 24,391,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,852.81/7,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.02

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