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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.20, 11,773.80 and 2,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.20, 11,773.80 and 2,005.73 is: 3,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.20 : 11,773.80 = 2,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.20/11,773.80 = 2,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.20x = 11,773.80 × 2,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.20x = 23,615,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,005.01/7,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.59

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