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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.42, 11,853.63 and 2,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.42, 11,853.63 and 2,059.08 is: 3,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.42 : 11,853.63 = 2,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.42/11,853.63 = 2,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.42x = 11,853.63 × 2,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.42x = 24,407,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,572.46/7,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.62

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