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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.48, 11,778.66 and 2,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.48, 11,778.66 and 2,009.08 is: 3,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.48 : 11,778.66 = 2,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.48/11,778.66 = 2,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.48x = 11,778.66 × 2,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.48x = 23,664,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664,270.23/7,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.60

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