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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.35, 11,773.89 and 2,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.35, 11,773.89 and 2,005.83 is: 3,008.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.35 : 11,773.89 = 2,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.35/11,773.89 = 2,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.35x = 11,773.89 × 2,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.35x = 23,616,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,616,421.78/7,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.71

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