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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.14, 11,768.79 and 2,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.14, 11,768.79 and 2,002.41 is: 3,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.14 : 11,768.79 = 2,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.14/11,768.79 = 2,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.14x = 11,768.79 × 2,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.14x = 23,565,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,942.78/7,846.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.51

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