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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.77, 11,772.06 and 2,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.77, 11,772.06 and 2,004.43 is: 3,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.77 : 11,772.06 = 2,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.77/11,772.06 = 2,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.77x = 11,772.06 × 2,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.77x = 23,596,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596,270.23/7,847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.75

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