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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.66, 11,861.91 and 2,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.66, 11,861.91 and 2,064.96 is: 3,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.66 : 11,861.91 = 2,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.66/11,861.91 = 2,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.66x = 11,861.91 × 2,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.66x = 24,494,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494,369.67/7,908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.16

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