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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.22, 11,861.51 and 2,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.22, 11,861.51 and 2,063.82 is: 3,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.22 : 11,861.51 = 2,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.22/11,861.51 = 2,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.22x = 11,861.51 × 2,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.22x = 24,480,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,021.57/7,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.91

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