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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.96, 11,861.35 and 2,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.96, 11,861.35 and 2,064.03 is: 3,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.96 : 11,861.35 = 2,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.96/11,861.35 = 2,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.96x = 11,861.35 × 2,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.96x = 24,482,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,122.93/7,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.28

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