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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.42, 11,858.82 and 2,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.42, 11,858.82 and 2,062.02 is: 3,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.42 : 11,858.82 = 2,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.42/11,858.82 = 2,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.42x = 11,858.82 × 2,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.42x = 24,453,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,124.02/7,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.21

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