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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.72, 11,854.75 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.72, 11,854.75 and 2,059.32 is: 3,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.72 : 11,854.75 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.72/11,854.75 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.72x = 11,854.75 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.72x = 24,412,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,664.50/7,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.15

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