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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.14, 11,770.29 and 2,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.14, 11,770.29 and 2,003.41 is: 3,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.14 : 11,770.29 = 2,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.14/11,770.29 = 2,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.14x = 11,770.29 × 2,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.14x = 23,580,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580,716.69/7,847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.01

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