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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.27, 11,855.58 and 2,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.27, 11,855.58 and 2,059.88 is: 3,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.27 : 11,855.58 = 2,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.27/11,855.58 = 2,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.27x = 11,855.58 × 2,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.27x = 24,421,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421,016.71/7,903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.99

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