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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,911.70, 11,866.52 and 2,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,911.70, 11,866.52 and 2,068.76 is: 3,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,911.70 : 11,866.52 = 2,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,911.70/11,866.52 = 2,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,911.70x = 11,866.52 × 2,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,911.70x = 24,548,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548,981.92/7,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.87

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