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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.66, 11,771.47 and 2,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.66, 11,771.47 and 2,004.27 is: 3,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.66 : 11,771.47 = 2,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.66/11,771.47 = 2,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.66x = 11,771.47 × 2,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.66x = 23,593,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,204.18/7,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.40

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