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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,842.08, 11,762.89 and 2,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,842.08, 11,762.89 and 2,295.56 is: 3,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,842.08 : 11,762.89 = 2,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,842.08/11,762.89 = 2,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,842.08x = 11,762.89 × 2,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,842.08x = 27,002,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002,419.77/7,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.27

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