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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.73, 11,856.30 and 2,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.73, 11,856.30 and 2,061.35 is: 3,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.73 : 11,856.30 = 2,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.73/11,856.30 = 2,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.73x = 11,856.30 × 2,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.73x = 24,439,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439,984.01/7,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.82

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