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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.97, 11,858.96 and 2,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.97, 11,858.96 and 2,062.59 is: 3,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.97 : 11,858.96 = 2,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.97/11,858.96 = 2,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.97x = 11,858.96 × 2,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.97x = 24,460,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460,172.31/7,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.89

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