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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.59, 11,869.56 and 2,069.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.59, 11,869.56 and 2,069.19 is: 3,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.59 : 11,869.56 = 2,069.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.59/11,869.56 = 2,069.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.59x = 11,869.56 × 2,069.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.59x = 24,560,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,374.86/7,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.96

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