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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.30, 11,773.94 and 2,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.30, 11,773.94 and 2,005.92 is: 3,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.30 : 11,773.94 = 2,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.30/11,773.94 = 2,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.30x = 11,773.94 × 2,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.30x = 23,617,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617,581.72/7,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.88

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