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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.36, 11,766.79 and 2,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.36, 11,766.79 and 2,297.40 is: 3,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.36 : 11,766.79 = 2,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.36/11,766.79 = 2,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.36x = 11,766.79 × 2,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.36x = 27,033,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,023.35/7,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.73

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