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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.63, 11,780.44 and 2,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.63, 11,780.44 and 2,010.23 is: 3,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.63 : 11,780.44 = 2,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.63/11,780.44 = 2,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.63x = 11,780.44 × 2,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.63x = 23,681,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,440.42/7,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.35

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