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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.97, 11,767.53 and 2,001.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.97, 11,767.53 and 2,001.57 is: 3,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.97 : 11,767.53 = 2,001.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.97/11,767.53 = 2,001.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.97x = 11,767.53 × 2,001.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.97x = 23,553,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,535.02/7,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.37

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