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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.46, 11,767.14 and 2,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.46, 11,767.14 and 2,298.30 is: 3,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.46 : 11,767.14 = 2,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.46/11,767.14 = 2,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.46x = 11,767.14 × 2,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.46x = 27,044,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,417.86/7,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.58

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