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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.53, 11,768.22 and 2,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.53, 11,768.22 and 2,002.59 is: 3,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.53 : 11,768.22 = 2,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.53/11,768.22 = 2,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.53x = 11,768.22 × 2,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.53x = 23,566,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566,919.69/7,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.87

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