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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.92, 11,864.08 and 2,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.92, 11,864.08 and 2,065.52 is: 3,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.92 : 11,864.08 = 2,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.92/11,864.08 = 2,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.92x = 11,864.08 × 2,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.92x = 24,505,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,494.52/7,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.46

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