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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.66, 11,859.20 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.66, 11,859.20 and 2,062.32 is: 3,093.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.66 : 11,859.20 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.66/11,859.20 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.66x = 11,859.20 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.66x = 24,457,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,455.03/7,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.66

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