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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.18, 11,767.95 and 2,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.18, 11,767.95 and 2,297.09 is: 3,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.18 : 11,767.95 = 2,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.18/11,767.95 = 2,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.18x = 11,767.95 × 2,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.18x = 27,032,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,069.69/7,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.13

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