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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.46, 11,851.14 and 2,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.46, 11,851.14 and 2,058.51 is: 3,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.46 : 11,851.14 = 2,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.46/11,851.14 = 2,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.46x = 11,851.14 × 2,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.46x = 24,395,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,690.20/7,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.49

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