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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.46, 11,771.16 and 2,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.46, 11,771.16 and 2,004.06 is: 3,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.46 : 11,771.16 = 2,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.46/11,771.16 = 2,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.46x = 11,771.16 × 2,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.46x = 23,590,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,110.91/7,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.08

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