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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,843.88, 11,763.98 and 2,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,843.88, 11,763.98 and 2,296.06 is: 3,443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,843.88 : 11,763.98 = 2,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,843.88/11,763.98 = 2,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,843.88x = 11,763.98 × 2,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,843.88x = 27,010,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,803.92/7,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.55

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