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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.45, 11,778.66 and 2,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.45, 11,778.66 and 2,009.05 is: 3,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.45 : 11,778.66 = 2,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.45/11,778.66 = 2,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.45x = 11,778.66 × 2,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.45x = 23,663,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663,916.87/7,852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.57

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