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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.43, 11,768.14 and 2,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.43, 11,768.14 and 2,002.04 is: 3,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.43 : 11,768.14 = 2,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.43/11,768.14 = 2,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.43x = 11,768.14 × 2,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.43x = 23,560,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,252.50/7,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.05

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