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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.72, 11,858.58 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.72, 11,858.58 and 2,062.32 is: 3,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.72 : 11,858.58 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.72/11,858.58 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.72x = 11,858.58 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.72x = 24,456,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,186.71/7,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.48

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