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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.34, 11,766.41 and 2,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.34, 11,766.41 and 2,297.19 is: 3,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.34 : 11,766.41 = 2,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.34/11,766.41 = 2,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.34x = 11,766.41 × 2,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.34x = 27,029,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029,733.56/7,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.32

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