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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.25, 11,772.36 and 2,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.25, 11,772.36 and 2,004.86 is: 3,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.25 : 11,772.36 = 2,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.25/11,772.36 = 2,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.25x = 11,772.36 × 2,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.25x = 23,601,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,933.67/7,848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.29

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