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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.13, 11,764.83 and 2,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.13, 11,764.83 and 2,297.35 is: 3,445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.13 : 11,764.83 = 2,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.13/11,764.83 = 2,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.13x = 11,764.83 × 2,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.13x = 27,027,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,932.20/7,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.63

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