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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.14, 11,771.60 and 2,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.14, 11,771.60 and 2,004.21 is: 3,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.14 : 11,771.60 = 2,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.14/11,771.60 = 2,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.14x = 11,771.60 × 2,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.14x = 23,592,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,748.41/7,848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.16

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