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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.70, 11,856.02 and 2,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.70, 11,856.02 and 2,061.76 is: 3,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.70 : 11,856.02 = 2,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.70/11,856.02 = 2,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.70x = 11,856.02 × 2,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.70x = 24,444,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444,267.80/7,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.37

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