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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.18, 11,773.76 and 2,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.18, 11,773.76 and 2,005.79 is: 3,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.18 : 11,773.76 = 2,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.18/11,773.76 = 2,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.18x = 11,773.76 × 2,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.18x = 23,615,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,690.07/7,849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.68

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