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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.97, 11,886.51 and 2,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.97, 11,886.51 and 2,082.04 is: 3,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.97 : 11,886.51 = 2,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.97/11,886.51 = 2,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.97x = 11,886.51 × 2,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.97x = 24,748,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,167.37/7,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.81

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