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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.86, 11,768.73 and 2,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.86, 11,768.73 and 2,002.46 is: 3,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.86 : 11,768.73 = 2,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.86/11,768.73 = 2,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.86x = 11,768.73 × 2,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.86x = 23,566,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566,344.72/7,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.67

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