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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.50, 11,767.85 and 2,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.50, 11,767.85 and 2,298.24 is: 3,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.50 : 11,767.85 = 2,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.50/11,767.85 = 2,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.50x = 11,767.85 × 2,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.50x = 27,045,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,343.58/7,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.68

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