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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.27, 11,774.31 and 2,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.27, 11,774.31 and 2,005.93 is: 3,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.27 : 11,774.31 = 2,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.27/11,774.31 = 2,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.27x = 11,774.31 × 2,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.27x = 23,618,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,441.66/7,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.00

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