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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.02, 11,773.95 and 2,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.02, 11,773.95 and 2,005.68 is: 3,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.02 : 11,773.95 = 2,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.02/11,773.95 = 2,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.02x = 11,773.95 × 2,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.02x = 23,614,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,776.04/7,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.63

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