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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.97, 11,861.91 and 2,064.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.97, 11,861.91 and 2,064.56 is: 3,096.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.97 : 11,861.91 = 2,064.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.97/11,861.91 = 2,064.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.97x = 11,861.91 × 2,064.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.97x = 24,489,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,654.56/7,907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.83

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