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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.84, 11,887.20 and 2,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.84, 11,887.20 and 2,081.36 is: 3,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.84 : 11,887.20 = 2,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.84/11,887.20 = 2,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.84x = 11,887.20 × 2,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.84x = 24,741,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741,542.59/7,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.02

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