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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.44, 11,885.73 and 2,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.44, 11,885.73 and 2,081.52 is: 3,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.44 : 11,885.73 = 2,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.44/11,885.73 = 2,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.44x = 11,885.73 × 2,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.44x = 24,740,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,384.71/7,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.04

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