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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.27, 11,768.31 and 2,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.27, 11,768.31 and 2,001.93 is: 3,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.27 : 11,768.31 = 2,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.27/11,768.31 = 2,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.27x = 11,768.31 × 2,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.27x = 23,559,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,559,332.84/7,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.00

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