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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,843.13, 11,763.33 and 2,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,843.13, 11,763.33 and 2,296.35 is: 3,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,843.13 : 11,763.33 = 2,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,843.13/11,763.33 = 2,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,843.13x = 11,763.33 × 2,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,843.13x = 27,012,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,714.23/7,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.12

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