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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.48, 11,779.94 and 2,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.48, 11,779.94 and 2,010.14 is: 3,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.48 : 11,779.94 = 2,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.48/11,779.94 = 2,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.48x = 11,779.94 × 2,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.48x = 23,679,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,328.59/7,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.14

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